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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 583318" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p><strong>Types of FASDs</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Different terms are used to describe FASDs, depending on the type of symptoms.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)):</strong> Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) represents the severe end of the FASD spectrum. Fetal death is the most extreme outcome from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) might have abnormal facial features, growth problems, and central nervous system (CNS) problems. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) can have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, or hearing. They might have a mix of these problems. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) often have a hard time in school and trouble getting along with others. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND):</strong> People with ARND might have intellectual disabilities and problems with behavior and learning. They might do poorly in school and have difficulties with math, memory, attention, judgment, and poor impulse control. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD):</strong> People with ARBD might have problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones or with hearing. They might have a mix of these. </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>Kids who are exposed to alcohol and/or other drugs in pregnancy tend to have more behavior problems, impulse control issues, and substance abuse issues. My son who was born with cocaine in his system (and his mom didn't say "no" to alcohol either, I'm sure) has autistic spectrum disorder which all of his neuropsychs believe is at least partly due to his birthmother's suspense abuse while pregnant plus her lack of prenatal care. He was a big baby too...eight pounds. They don't necessarily have facial differences or heart problems, although they can. My son has small, strangely shaped and slightly low ears and had open heart surgery at five days old, but nobody thinks it's because of the alcohol/drugs (I do). He doesn't have behavior problems, but clearly has some delays due to his birthmother's poor choices. </p><p></p><p>It doesn't matter if birthmother quit drinking. Drinking early on is the most dangerous time although there is no good time. The fetus is forming at the beginning of the pregnancy. in my opinion it's a given that part of her behavior is not her fault, but due to differences in her brain due to alcohol/drug abuse in utero. Know many families who adopted kids exposed to toxins and it can be a very difficult ride. </p><p></p><p>Gentle hugs. If you live in or near Chicago PM me. I k now a good place.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 583318, member: 1550"] [B]Types of FASDs[/B] Different terms are used to describe FASDs, depending on the type of symptoms. [LIST] [*][B]Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)):[/B] Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) represents the severe end of the FASD spectrum. Fetal death is the most extreme outcome from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) might have abnormal facial features, growth problems, and central nervous system (CNS) problems. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) can have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, or hearing. They might have a mix of these problems. People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) often have a hard time in school and trouble getting along with others. [*][B]Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND):[/B] People with ARND might have intellectual disabilities and problems with behavior and learning. They might do poorly in school and have difficulties with math, memory, attention, judgment, and poor impulse control. [*][B]Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD):[/B] People with ARBD might have problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones or with hearing. They might have a mix of these. [/LIST] Kids who are exposed to alcohol and/or other drugs in pregnancy tend to have more behavior problems, impulse control issues, and substance abuse issues. My son who was born with cocaine in his system (and his mom didn't say "no" to alcohol either, I'm sure) has autistic spectrum disorder which all of his neuropsychs believe is at least partly due to his birthmother's suspense abuse while pregnant plus her lack of prenatal care. He was a big baby too...eight pounds. They don't necessarily have facial differences or heart problems, although they can. My son has small, strangely shaped and slightly low ears and had open heart surgery at five days old, but nobody thinks it's because of the alcohol/drugs (I do). He doesn't have behavior problems, but clearly has some delays due to his birthmother's poor choices. It doesn't matter if birthmother quit drinking. Drinking early on is the most dangerous time although there is no good time. The fetus is forming at the beginning of the pregnancy. in my opinion it's a given that part of her behavior is not her fault, but due to differences in her brain due to alcohol/drug abuse in utero. Know many families who adopted kids exposed to toxins and it can be a very difficult ride. Gentle hugs. If you live in or near Chicago PM me. I k now a good place. [/QUOTE]
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