Children with fetal alcohol syndrome have symptoms that are

• A. Fae has the Same symptoms but more severe
• B. These are synonymous, with Identical symptoms
• C. Fae has several symptoms different from those for FAS
• D. Fae has the same symptoms but not as severe

Answer: (D)

Symptoms from prenatal alcohol exposure show up along a spectrum. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe form, with a characteristic set of growth problems, facial features, and central nervous system issues. Because they share the same underlying cause, others affected by alcohol exposure often have similar problems, but to a lesser degree. So, a child like Fae would have the same kinds of symptoms as FAS, just not as severely. The idea that the symptoms would be entirely different or that they would be identical in severity isn’t accurate, since the spectrum concept emphasizes similar problems presented with varying intensity.