Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can increase the risk of repetitive behaviors in children, primarily through its role in causing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FASD is a range of conditions resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), which can affect brain…

The topic of **alcohol use within autism research communities** is often considered sensitive and, in many respects, somewhat taboo. This is due to a combination of factors including the complexity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the social and medical challenges…

Babies exposed to alcohol in the womb may develop a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that affects brain development and can lead to lifelong physical, behavioral, learning, and intellectual…

Alcohol can indeed harm brain areas tied to social skills, particularly when consumed excessively or chronically. The brain regions involved in social cognition and interaction, such as the prefrontal cortex and limbic system, are vulnerable to alcohol-related damage, which can…

Alcohol is widely marketed as a socially acceptable and relatively harmless substance, despite well-documented risks associated with its consumption, especially during pregnancy. One area of growing concern is the potential link between prenatal alcohol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism…

Autistic traits and ADHD symptoms often overlap, and this overlap can be influenced or complicated by prenatal alcohol exposure, which is known to cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition resulting from alcohol exposure during pregnancy,…

Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is a well-established cause of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by cognitive, behavioral, and sensory impairments. FASD results from alcohol consumption during pregnancy, which disrupts normal fetal brain development and leads…

Alcohol consumption, particularly during pregnancy, is a significant factor contributing to **misdiagnosed autism in rural areas** due to the prevalence of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD often presents symptoms similar to…

Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) significantly affects motor coordination, often leading to lasting impairments in children. This is a well-documented consequence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a complex neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Motor coordination deficits are…

Alcohol can impair language development, but its effects differ from those seen in Asperger’s syndrome (now more commonly referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD). Specifically, prenatal alcohol exposure can cause a range of developmental problems collectively known as Fetal…