What are FASD, FAS, Partial FAS and ARND?      Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the
range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother
drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include
physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with
possible lifelong implications. The term FASD is not intended
for use as a clinical diagnosis. An individual would not receive
a diagnosis of FASD. Diagnoses like FAS, partial FAS and ARND
fall under the umbrella of FASD. Each year, as many as 40,000
babies are born with FASD, costing the Nation about $4 billion.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a birth defect syndrome caused
by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. FAS is
characterized by:    • growth deficiency (height or weight <
10th percentile).   • a unique cluster of minor facial anomalies
(small eyes, smooth philtrum, thin upper lip).   • central
nervous system damage (structural, neurological, and/or
functional impairment).   • prenatal alco