Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

People with alcohol-related birth defects could have problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones, or with hearing. They might have a mix of these.

People with the alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder could have intellectual disabilities and problems with behavior and learning. They might do poorly in school and have difficulties with math, memory, attention, judgment, and poor impulse control.

People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome have central nervous system (CNS) problems, minor facial features, and growth problems. FAS can cause problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, or hearing. People with FAS often have a hard time in school and trouble getting along with others.