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

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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.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Advances in Drug and Alcohol Research

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2674-0001']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/adar.2023.10877