Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, free to the publicKaren Clemmer from Sonoma County Public Health will discuss the symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Disorders:
- Abnormal facial features, such as a smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip (this ridge is called the philtrum)
- Small head size
- Shorter-than-average height
- Low body weight
- Poor coordination
- Hyperactive behavior
- Difficulty paying attention
- Poor memory
- Difficulty in school (especially with math)
- Learning disabilities
- Speech and language delays
- Intellectual disability or low IQ
- Poor reasoning and judgment skills
- Sleep and sucking problems as a baby
- Vision or hearing problems
- Problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones
To RSVP, click here.
Location: 4Cs (Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County), 131-A Stony Circle, Suite 300, Santa Rosa
Contact: Sheila Whipple
Phone: 707-522-1413 ext. 156
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