How many people in the United States have fetal alcohol syndrome?
Quick Facts Here are some little known facts that may help you answer some of your Web Quest questions. Remember, these facts will only give you basic information. You’ll need to search the Web further to find more in-depth information for your Quest. • Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is caused by moms who drink alcohol while they are pregnant. • Children with FAS often have problems with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving, along with poor coordination, impulsiveness, and speech and hearing impairments. • As kids with FAS grow up, school behaviors, emotional, and social problems often get worse.
