Research pinpoints devastating impacts of fetal alcohol syndrome

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-02/uos-rpd022316.php

Public Release: 23-Feb-2016
Research pinpoints devastating impacts of fetal alcohol syndrome
University of Sydney

Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are affected by a range of problems, including anxiety, depression, aggression, delinquency and diminished learning capacity a new review of evidence reveals.

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Researchers noted three main kinds of behavioural problems in children with FASD:

•"Internalizing" behaviours such as, anxiety, withdrawal or depression
•"Externalizing" behaviour, such as aggression, delinquency
•Other problems, such as problems with social skills, thought processing and attention.

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