Mini Paper 2
Fetal alcohol Syndrome
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What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S. today. FAS affects approximately 1 in every 500 born in North America. Mother’s drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy causes FAS. FAS is characterized by:
Smaller heads
Deformed facial features (small widely spaced eyes, underdeveloped jaw, thin upper lip, and short upturned nose).
Abnormal joints and limbs- these include deformities of the small joints of the hands as well as an incomplete rotation at the elbow.
Poor coordination
Problems with learning- difficulty sequencing, difficulty understanding cause and effect, and weak generalizing skills.
Short memories
Medical problems- vision problems, hearing problems, epilepsy, renal failure, heart failure, and death.
Inappropriate behavior- poor impulse control and poor judgement.
How FAS Affects......
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