foetal alcohol syndrome

Question 1

FAS

Answer 1

• birth defects

- learning and behavioural problems

Question 2

physical features

Answer 2

• short stature
• low birth weight
• poor weight gain
• microcephaly

Question 3

mental features

Answer 3

• poor attention span
• poor motor skills
• slow language development
• hyperactivity disorder
• learning disabilities
• mental retardation
• memory problems
• poor judgement
• difficulties with abstract reasoning
• poor social skills

Question 4

treatment

Answer 4

• there is no treatment

- will remain mentally and socially defective