Common developmental trajectories and clinical identification of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: A synthesis of the literature

At an estimated prevalence of up to five percent in the general population, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are most common neurodevelopmental disorder, at least if not more prevalent than autism (2.3%). Despite this pediatricians and other developmental specialists have thus far failed diagnose disability, leaving children adults without supports provided for disabilities. This paper will provide a review clinically relevant literature that describes challenges with addresses similarities differences FASD from such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A subsequent discussion describe how diagnosis can establish basis understanding behavioral FASD, specific interventions help support child development maximize adult independence.