<P> Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders ( FASDs ) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy . Problems may include an abnormal appearance , short height , low body weight , small head size , poor coordination , low intelligence , behavior problems , and problems with hearing or seeing . Those affected are more likely to have trouble in school , legal problems , participate in high - risk behaviors , and have trouble with alcohol or other drugs . The most severe form of the condition is known as fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS ) . Other types include partial fetal alcohol syndrome ( pFAS ) , alcohol - related neurodevelopmental disorder ( ARND ) and alcohol - related birth defects ( ARBD ) . Some accept only FAS as a diagnosis , seeing the evidence as inconclusive with respect to other types . </P>
<P> Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders ( FASDs ) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy . Problems may include an abnormal appearance , short height , low body weight , small head size , poor coordination , low intelligence , behavior problems , and problems with hearing or seeing . Those affected are more likely to have trouble in school , legal problems , participate in high - risk behaviors , and have trouble with alcohol or other drugs . The most severe form of the condition is known as fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS ) . Other types include partial fetal alcohol syndrome ( pFAS ) , alcohol - related neurodevelopmental disorder ( ARND ) and alcohol - related birth defects ( ARBD ) . Some accept only FAS as a diagnosis , seeing the evidence as inconclusive with respect to other types . </P>
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