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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder(FASD

Mahendra Kumar Banakar1, Nirvana Swamy Kudlur, Sanju George

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK. mkbanakar76@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|December 17, 2009
PubMed

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) encompasses a range of preventable developmental abnormalities. Early identification and intervention are crucial for affected children and families, requiring increased clinician awareness beyond just Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a leading cause of preventable mental retardation and neurodevelopmental abnormalities.
  • Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to a spectrum of disorders known as Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
  • Clinicians often have limited awareness of FASD, primarily recognizing only the phenotypic variant, FAS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance clinician awareness of the full spectrum of Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
  • To provide clinicians with essential information on FASD for effective identification and treatment.
  • To address terminological ambiguity, assessment, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for FASD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical guidelines on Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for FASD.
  • Emphasis on prevention strategies and the importance of early intervention.

Main Results:

  • FASD represents a broad range of neurobehavioral and developmental abnormalities.
  • Effective management requires understanding the spectrum beyond Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
  • Clearer diagnostic approaches and prevention efforts are needed.

Conclusions:

  • Increased clinician awareness of Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is critical for timely diagnosis and intervention.
  • Addressing terminological ambiguity and standardizing assessment are key steps.
  • Prevention of maternal alcohol use during pregnancy remains the most effective strategy.

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