What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder?

     Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a preventable,lifelong disability resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol that has no cure. (Rendall, C.)
     FASD is the umbrella term used to describe a range of disabilities that may include physical birth defects and health problems including developmental delays, learning disabilities, memory problems, as well as difficulties in communicating feelings and understanding consequences (Rendall, C.)
(Safe and Sound,2012)
here is a video that will explain a little more in-depth about FASD:


(FASD outreach,2010)

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