We are a small non profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and families affected by FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) in Northern Ireland
Foetal alcohol syndrome is a type of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), the name for all the various problems that can affect children if their mother drinks alcohol in pregnancy.
Symptoms include:
a head that's smaller than average
poor growth – they may be smaller than average at birth, grow slowly as they get older, and be shorter than average as an adult
distinctive facial features – such as small eyes, a thin upper lip, and a smooth area between the nose and upper lip, though these may become less noticeable with age
movement and balance problems
learning difficulties – such as problems with thinking, speech, social skills, timekeeping, maths or memory
issues with attention, concentration or hyperactivity
problems with the liver, kidneys, heart or other organs
hearing and vision problems
These problems are permanent, though early treatment and support can help limit their impact on an affected child's life. (NHS UK)