What are the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome in adults?
Problems in functioning, coping and interacting with others may include:
- Difficulty in school.
- Trouble getting along with others.
- Poor social skills.
- Trouble adapting to change or switching from one task to another.
- Problems with behavior and impulse control.
- Poor concept of time.
- Problems staying on task.
What are long term effects of fetal alcohol syndrome?
Individuals with FASD can also have permanent vision and hearing problems; poorly developed bones, limbs and fingers; and damage to the heart, kidney, liver and other organs. Secondary disabilities are those not present at birth, but occur later in life as a result of the primary disabilities associated with FASD.
Can you have a normal life with fetal alcohol syndrome?
The disabilities associated with FASDs are said to be lifelong, but we know relatively little regarding outcomes beyond childhood and adolescence. Many of physical, brain, and neurobehavioral features that are present in children with FASDs will endure to adulthood.
What are three mental side effects of fetal alcohol syndrome?
Mental Health Problems
- Attention problems, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Conduct disorder (aggression toward others and serious violations of rules, laws, and social norms)
- Alcohol or drug dependence.
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
Can the brain recover from fetal alcohol syndrome?
There’s no cure or specific treatment for fetal alcohol syndrome. The physical defects and mental deficiencies typically persist for a lifetime. However, early intervention services may help reduce some of the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome and may prevent some secondary disabilities.
How do they test for fetal alcohol syndrome in adults?
No specific medical tests exist for FAS, so a diagnosis is usually made based on the presence of various factors. These include: Abnormal facial features, such as a smooth philtrum. Short stature.
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