摘要
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders（FASD）is a group of entirely preventable,lifelong conditions,which occur upon maternal alcohol use during pregnancy.This can result in severe consequences for the newborn and ultimately the family.It is usually characterized by delays in development and motor function,craniofacial abnormalities,and difficulties with learning,memory,speech,and academic achievement.According to the German guidelines for fetal alcohol syndrome （FAS） diagnosis, the prevalence of FASD ranges between 0.02-0.8% of all annual births and often the disorder is not recognized （Landgraf et al., 2013）. The U.S. National Institutes of Health regard FAS as the most common nonhereditary cause of mental retardation. Thus, preventing programs, like the one undertaken by the Aus- tralian Government, which appointed a National FASD Techni- cal Network （Elliott, 2015）, may seem a very reasonable strategy.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders（FASD）is a group of entirely preventable,lifelong conditions,which occur upon maternal alcohol use during pregnancy.This can result in severe consequences for the newborn and ultimately the family.It is usually characterized by delays in development and motor function,craniofacial abnormalities,and difficulties with learning,memory,speech,and academic achievement.According to the German guidelines for fetal alcohol syndrome （FAS） diagnosis, the prevalence of FASD ranges between 0.02-0.8% of all annual births and often the disorder is not recognized （Landgraf et al., 2013）. The U.S. National Institutes of Health regard FAS as the most common nonhereditary cause of mental retardation. Thus, preventing programs, like the one undertaken by the Aus- tralian Government, which appointed a National FASD Techni- cal Network （Elliott, 2015）, may seem a very reasonable strategy.
