Could My Child Have Fetal Alcohol Brain Damage or Behavior Issues?

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Could My Child Have FASD ?

There is reason to believe my child has been prenatally exposed to alcohol and I have noticed the following behaviors in my child?

Attention and focus issues

Seems agitated and unable to settle down
Has difficulty playing independently
Talks too much
Acts without thinking
Is easily distracted
Is unable to sit still
Inability to unwind or calm self

Education issues

Requires constant reminders of daily events
Seems to constantly be learning previously learned skills
Seems to lack the motivation to learn
Is a slow learner
Delays in academic achievement
No or limited concept of time or money

Social issues

Doesn't seem to understand social rules and expectations
Has difficulty keeping or making friends
Requires constant supervision
Doesn't seem to learn from making mistakes or from punishment
Seems to alienate loved ones
Is often aggressive and physical
Can say what is expected, but can't follow through
Has tantrums that cannot be controlled (rages)

Sensitivity issues

Resists change in daily routines, activities, or environments
Has a low frustration level
Is over stimulated in shopping areas or public areas
Overly sensitive to touch, movement, sights, smells, or sounds
Under reactive to touch, movement, sights smells, or sounds

Physical issues

Has problems going to sleep
Has some unusual physical characteristics
Experiences eating difficulties
Over reacts or under reacts to pain

These behaviors have often been observed in children who where prenatally exposed to alcohol.

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