Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (
FASD) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank
alcohol during
pregnancy. Problems may include an abnormal appearance, short height, low body weight, small head, poor coordination, low intelligence, behavior problems, and
problems with hearing or
seeing. Those affected more commonly have trouble in school, have trouble with law enforcement, are frequently jailed, are involved in high risk sexual activity, and have trouble with alcohol or other
drugs. The most severe form of the condition is known as
fetal alcohol syndrome (
FAS). Other types include
partial fetal alcohol syndrome (
pFAS),
alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (
ARND) and
alcohol-related birth defects (
ARBD).