When diagnosing FAS, there are a few guidelines physicians need to follow. According to the CDC website, the guidelines for diagnosing FAS are as follows: “1. Abnormal facial features; a person with FAS has three distinct facial features: smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip (smooth philtrum), thin upper lip, and a short distance between the inner and outer corners of the eyes, giving the eyes a wide-spaced appearance. 2. Growth problems; children with FAS have height, weight, or both that are lower than normal (at or below the 10th percentile). These growth issues might occur even before birth. For some children with FAS, growth problems resolve themselves early in life. 3. Central nervous system problems; the central nervous system
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Signs of structural differences are: smaller-than-normal head size for the person’s overall height and weight (at or below the 10th percentile), significant changes in the structure of the brain as seen on brain scans such as MRIs or CT scans. II. Neurologic; there are problems with the nervous system that cannot be linked to another cause. Examples include poor coordination, poor muscle control, and problems with sucking as a baby. III. Functional; the person’s ability to function is well below what’s expected for his or her age, schooling, or circumstances. To be diagnosed with FAS, a person must have: cognitive deficits or developmental delays, executive functioning deficits, motor functioning delays, attention problems or hyperactivity, or problems with social skills. 4. Mother’s alcohol use during pregnancy confirmed alcohol use during pregnancy can strengthen the case for FAS diagnosis. Confirmed absence of alcohol exposure would rule out the FAS diagnosis. It’s helpful to know whether or not the person’s mother drank alcohol during …show more content…
As the infant begins to mature the caretakers of the infant will begin to notice developmental delays such as poor fine motor skill and coordination. As the child continues to age more issues become apparent relating to learning difficulties, poor socialization skills, and a lack of curiosity and imagination, and behavior issues. A diagnosis of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) is typically anticipated in children with FAS. Once the person becomes an adult a whole new set of issues arise. The person generally has a difficult time maintaining a job and having a steady income. Research shows that adults that have a diagnosis of FAS are more prone to do drugs and alcohol themselves as they have a lack of judgement due to their disorder. Additionally, a low income status and the feeling of abandonment and regret due to their illness greatly contributes to their need for satisfaction while subsequently relates to their chemical abuse. Going back to issues deriving from complications during the fourth week of pregnancy, individuals will display traits of small eyes and decreased vision, possibly resulting in blindness. Overall, it is important for the infant with a suspected diagnosis of fetal
Signs of structural differences are: smaller-than-normal head size for the person’s overall height and weight (at or below the 10th percentile), significant changes in the structure of the brain as seen on brain scans such as MRIs or CT scans. II. Neurologic; there are problems with the nervous system that cannot be linked to another cause. Examples include poor coordination, poor muscle control, and problems with sucking as a baby. III. Functional; the person’s ability to function is well below what’s expected for his or her age, schooling, or circumstances. To be diagnosed with FAS, a person must have: cognitive deficits or developmental delays, executive functioning deficits, motor functioning delays, attention problems or hyperactivity, or problems with social skills. 4. Mother’s alcohol use during pregnancy confirmed alcohol use during pregnancy can strengthen the case for FAS diagnosis. Confirmed absence of alcohol exposure would rule out the FAS diagnosis. It’s helpful to know whether or not the person’s mother drank alcohol during …show more content…
As the infant begins to mature the caretakers of the infant will begin to notice developmental delays such as poor fine motor skill and coordination. As the child continues to age more issues become apparent relating to learning difficulties, poor socialization skills, and a lack of curiosity and imagination, and behavior issues. A diagnosis of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) is typically anticipated in children with FAS. Once the person becomes an adult a whole new set of issues arise. The person generally has a difficult time maintaining a job and having a steady income. Research shows that adults that have a diagnosis of FAS are more prone to do drugs and alcohol themselves as they have a lack of judgement due to their disorder. Additionally, a low income status and the feeling of abandonment and regret due to their illness greatly contributes to their need for satisfaction while subsequently relates to their chemical abuse. Going back to issues deriving from complications during the fourth week of pregnancy, individuals will display traits of small eyes and decreased vision, possibly resulting in blindness. Overall, it is important for the infant with a suspected diagnosis of fetal