Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It describes what fetal alcohol syndrome is and how it can be prevented. The paper particularly describes the permanent impact of fetal alcohol syndrome on the children born with it and also describes its manifestation in adults. The paper concludes with what steps should be taken if a child is born with suspected FAS.

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Introduction
What It Is
Impact
The Answer Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As adults, those who have FAS experience the same difficulties but often encounter problems with the legal and court system because of the cause and effect issues. They often have trouble with alcohol abuse themselves, and often lose custody of their children. In addition they have a higher than average instance of mental health issues.
The behavior issues in people with FAS are documented in many research studies. Most children with FAS reach the peak of their intellectual ability by the fourth grade. At that time they start noticing that they are different than their age peers, behavior issues begin to emerge founded in self esteem issues, anger issues and depression.
Adolescents with FAS often take part in risky behavior in an attempt to fit in or they become depressed and may have thoughts of suicide."

Sample of Sources Used:

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