Many signs and symptoms become noticeable at birth such as; abnormal facial characteristics, growth deficits, brain damage, heart, lung, and kidney defects. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the most visible disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. The criteria for being diagnosed are abnormal facial features, below average height and weight, and central nervous system abnormalities (NOFAS). As the child ages symptoms become more prominent and more problems occur such as, …show more content…
There is not a cure for (FAS) but early intervention and the right treatment can help to improve the child’s development. This becomes important when the child starts school and can be placed in the appropriate class setting based off of their needs. Therapy services will help the child to walk, talk, and to interact with others. According to the Center for Disease Control no medications have been approved specifically to treat (FAS). However, several medications such as; stimulants, antidepressants, neuroleptics, and anti-anxiety drugs can help improve some of the related symptoms