FII is a term used by professionals to describe parents who’s description of their child’s presentation does not match that observed by involved professionals.  

FII is not in itself a diagnosis. It’s a set of characteristics observed by professionals that aren’t understood which cause them to suspect a parent is creating or exaggerating their child’s difficulties, with no identifiable evidence to substantiate their existence. 

FII is not the same as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.

But, it is fast becoming a something that parents are wrongfully accused of; which in turn prevents children from getting the help they need and, instead, causes life-long trauma.