Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
A range of conditions caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, affecting the brain and body in different ways. FASDs are entirely preventable.
🔍 Common Symptoms
- Abnormal facial features
- Small head size (microcephaly)
- Intellectual disability and learning difficulties
- Poor memory and attention
- Difficulty with social judgment and impulse control
🧬 Causes & Risk Factors
- Alcohol consumed by the mother during pregnancy
- No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy
- Risk increases with heavier drinking and drinking during critical developmental windows
✅ What To Do Next
- Early diagnosis and intervention
- Educational support and IEPs
- Behavioral therapy for emotional regulation
- Stable and structured home environment
- Caregiver training and support