Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD)

Question 1

prevalence?

Answer 1

There is no exact statistic due to the difficulty of diagnosing a person with FASD
based on a variety of symptoms and spectrum of severity.

Question 2

etiology?

Answer 2

Mother consumes alcohol during pregnancy

Question 3

key characteristics

Answer 3

Smaller eye sockets, thin upper lip, smooth philtrum, thinning in the bridge of nose,
Small head size (compared to typical newborns)
* Lower than average birth weight & height (continued through childhood)
* Vision and hearing problems, delayed speech and language
* Higher than average, ADHD - poor concentration/attention/memory, hyperactivity,
issues learning. Risk substance abuse, trouble with law & mental health issues later life
* Sensitivity to touch and over-stimulation. Find difficult to access financial benefits.
* Often struggle socially; interfere with academics early in life & employment in later life

Question 4

are there any treatments?

Answer 4

it is not treatable the symptoms can not be reversed.