Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Conditions

Question 1

4 brain areas affected by FASD

Answer 1

1. Cerebellum
2. Corpus collosum
3. Basal ganglia
4. Hippocampus/amygdala

Question 2

How is the cerebellum affected by FASD?

Answer 2

It is smaller in size, and the anterior vermis is displaced

Question 3

How is the corpus collosum affected by FASD?

Answer 3

It is reduced, at times it doesn’t grow at all. This creates a lack of integrated info and leads to learning difficulties

Question 4

How is the basal ganglia affected by FASD?

Answer 4

It is reduced in size, the caudate nucleus is the most affected. This impacts emotional cognition, particularly stunted social engagement

Question 5

How are the hippocampus/amygdala affected by FASD?

Answer 5

It creates issues with fear and emotional recognition