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How does FASD occur?
Bio-mother drinking alcohol while pregnant.
What body part is impacted the most from FASD?
The head.
What does FASD stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
How does the alcohol reach the baby?
Umbilical cord.
Is there a cure for FASD?
NO!
What are 3 symptoms of FASD?
Low body weight, Speech delay, Attention difficulties, Learning disability, Poor coordination, Vision/ hearing problomes, Smaller head size.
When did FASD become an official disorder?
1973
What is the most common symptom of FASD?
Learning disorder.
What country is FASD most prevalent in?
South Africa
What percent of babies are born with FASD in America?
5%