QUICK READ: LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY (LPA) AND FASD
When an individual with FASD turns 18, they are legally an adult and are treated as an adult by all services and providers even if that individual functions at a much younger age. A Lasting Power of Attorney can be a useful way of helping an individual with FASD aged 18 and over to manage their affairs. It allows carers and family to provide the support they may need as a young adult and beyond and to be able to show that they are legally entitled to be involved.