Describe fetal alcohol syndrome. Present the effects of alcohol on the physical, cognitive, and
socioemotional domains both in the prenatal and postnatal periods. How can fetal alcohol
syndrome be eradicated?
What will be an ideal response?
FAS is a disorder caused by drinking bythe mother in the prenatal period.
Physical – smaller than age-related peers, small brains, flattened noses, may have heart defect and
hearing loss.
Cognitive – mild MR and learning disabilities.
Socioemeotional – treated as younger as small, school and behavioral difficulties. Can only be
eliminated if mothers do not drink during pregnancy.
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