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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a word that describes a collection of
conditions associated with individuals exposed to alcohol before they were born. In other words,
it is a collection of health conditions affecting an individual whose mother took alcohol during
pregnancy. FASD touches on the physical, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of development.
According to the center for disease control and prevention (CDC), people with FASD usually
show a mix of problems in behavior, learning, and physical (CDC, 2022). In this case, FASD is
caused by the alcohol that passes from the mother to the child and to the unborn through the
umbilical cord. Although some individuals argue that alcohol during pregnancy or when a
woman strives to get pregnant can be safe, there is no evidence of a specific amount that can be
described as safe for pregnant women. However, it is known that all types of alcohol, including
wines and beer, harm the unborn when mothers consume alcohol during pregnancy. The focus of
this summary is to provide a scope of the problems associated with FASD and significant points
regarding FASD.
Scope of Problem
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that is caused by alcohol consumption during
pregnancy, and it is usually diagnosed at birth (Corrigan et al., 2018). FASD is a wide range of
conditions relating to prenatal exposure to alcoholism and includes problems such as brain
damage and learning disabilities. The disorder also impacts an individual's cognitive
development, emotional growth, and behavioral aspects. One needs to understand that FASD is
not a diagnosis but an umbrella covering a wide range of conditions that are not specifically
visible through physical characteristics. However, FASD is experienced through neurobehavioral
deficits relating to exposure to alcohol during pregnancy and negatively impacts learning and
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Student’s Name
Department
Course
Tutor
Date
, 2
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a word that describes a collection of
conditions associated with individuals exposed to alcohol before they were born. In other words,
it is a collection of health conditions affecting an individual whose mother took alcohol during
pregnancy. FASD touches on the physical, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of development.
According to the center for disease control and prevention (CDC), people with FASD usually
show a mix of problems in behavior, learning, and physical (CDC, 2022). In this case, FASD is
caused by the alcohol that passes from the mother to the child and to the unborn through the
umbilical cord. Although some individuals argue that alcohol during pregnancy or when a
woman strives to get pregnant can be safe, there is no evidence of a specific amount that can be
described as safe for pregnant women. However, it is known that all types of alcohol, including
wines and beer, harm the unborn when mothers consume alcohol during pregnancy. The focus of
this summary is to provide a scope of the problems associated with FASD and significant points
regarding FASD.
Scope of Problem
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that is caused by alcohol consumption during
pregnancy, and it is usually diagnosed at birth (Corrigan et al., 2018). FASD is a wide range of
conditions relating to prenatal exposure to alcoholism and includes problems such as brain
damage and learning disabilities. The disorder also impacts an individual's cognitive
development, emotional growth, and behavioral aspects. One needs to understand that FASD is
not a diagnosis but an umbrella covering a wide range of conditions that are not specifically
visible through physical characteristics. However, FASD is experienced through neurobehavioral
deficits relating to exposure to alcohol during pregnancy and negatively impacts learning and
