FASD stands for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The spectrum includes irreversible developmental disorders in children that occur when mothers drink alcohol during pregnancy. Babies with FASD may: be small for their age have a small head have facial abnormalities have problems with their heart or other vital organs be restless and have difficulty sleeping Individuals with FASD have brain damage that is permanent. Some of the problems they may experience in their life include: problems with hearing and vision high activity levels difficulty adjusting to changes in routine social problems eating and sleeping problems difficulty following directions poor memory poor coordination © Copyright 2005, Northwest Regional FASD Society and its licensors. All rights reserved.