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Define Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), and List Two Possible

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Define fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and list two possible abnormalities that can occur as a result.


Definitions:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A group of conditions that occur due to an impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within one month after exposure to a traumatic event.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Skipped Generation

A family structure where children are raised by their grandparents, bypassing the parental generation.

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