Children prenatally exposed to alcohol more likely to have academic difficulties
Monday, March 27, 2017 - 12:02
in Psychology & Sociology
Despite greater awareness of the dangers of prenatal exposure to alcohol, the rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders remain alarmingly high. This study evaluated academic achievement among children known to be prenatally exposed to maternal heavy alcohol consumption as compared to their peers without such exposure, and explored the brain regions that may underlie academic performance.