Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are both neurodevelopmental conditions, but they arise from different causes and have distinct diagnostic criteria. Children with FASD do not automatically qualify for an ASD diagnosis, although there can be…
Prenatal alcohol exposure can significantly impair sensory processing, and this impairment is linked to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Alcohol consumed during pregnancy crosses the placenta and disrupts the normal development of the fetal brain, leading to…
The question of whether alcohol-related harms are being ignored to protect industries is complex and involves examining the interplay between public health evidence, economic interests, and regulatory policies. Alcohol consumption is a major public health concern globally, linked to millions…
Studies on alcohol exposure and developmental outcomes often face challenges that can lead to undercounting or underestimating the true impact of alcohol on development. This undercounting arises from several methodological, clinical, and social factors that affect how data is collected,…
Alcohol can indeed damage dopamine systems, which are crucial for brain function and are implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and learning, and disruptions in dopamine signaling have been linked to autism.…
Alcohol exposure is not directly linked to causing autism meltdowns in children, but alcohol can influence behaviors and neurological functions that may exacerbate mood swings or behavioral challenges in children, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism meltdowns are…
Children exposed to alcohol prenatally, often diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), can exhibit behavioral and cognitive traits that resemble some features seen in Asperger syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including rigidity in behavior and routines. However, while…
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…