This is just some basic information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder (FASD):
If you need information on the Issues for Children with FASD, please click here,
If you need information on the Issues for Children with FASD, please click here,
It’s not Curable: Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause the baby to be born with
permanent brain damage. FASD is theoretically 100% preventable, but there is no
cure. The effects are life-long.
It’s a Spectrum: FASD does not affect any two people the same way -- some people are
severely disabled, others seem almost unaffected. That’s why it is called fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder.
The effects can range from mild to very severe. Adults affected by FASD may have
trouble with personal care, time and money management, decision-making,
relationships, and understanding consequences.
If Diagnosis and
Understanding doesn’t Happen Early, More Damage can be done: If those affected by FASD are not given the support they need during childhood,
by the time they reach adulthood, they may have developed “secondary
disabilities.” Secondary disabilities may include mental health problems, academic difficulties, legal concerns,
and substance use issues.
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