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Diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Disorder More Easily

October 19, 2016

“Early-childhood clinicians such as pediatricians and child psychologists are often the first to raise the alarm for families with children who exhibit developmental disorders, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). But pediatricians usually aren’t specialists, and the hallmarks of FASD can be subtle. A new tool developed by neuropsychologists at San Diego State University could make it easier for doctors to recognize signs that might indicate an FASD diagnosis and recommend more precise screening.”

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