Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the leading known preventable cause of developmental and physical birth defects. If a mother drinks alcohol during her pregnancy her fetus is at risk of mental and physical deformations (WebMD, 2000). As previously stated, each year it is estimated …show more content…
FAS appears to be the on the severe end of fetal alcohol syndrome disorder spectrum. Death of the fetus from drinking during pregnancy is the worst case scenario. People with FAS could have growth issues, central nervous system problems, learning disorders, trouble with their communication skills and problems with vision and hearing. People with FAS often times have trouble in school and getting along with their peers. Fetal Alcohol Effects have very similar effects to FAS but not as debilitating. ARND or Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder is also in the FAS spectrum. People with ARND have poor judgement, difficulty in math, do poorly in school, and have impulse control issues. Alcohol-Related Birth Defects or ARBD, people diagnosed with this condition have a mix of problems related to hearing, kidney function, heart failure, and problems with their bones. All of these are a result of the consumption of alcohol while pregnant, but the varying effects can led to different issues and treatment …show more content…
Which makes for a more peaceful environment. People living with fetal alcohol syndrome often complain of headaches when they change their diet and add supplement it has been reported the headaches were reduced by half. Along with nutrition, a solid therapy team will help guide parents and educators thru the maze of fetal alcohol syndrome. Therapy helps build a frame work to help individuals with FAS whether it is to provide homework targeting issues, direct negative emotions or to help with impulse behavior, anger and frustration. Therapy empowers people living with FAS to work through their fear hurt and