Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Jun 1982
Development and psychopathology of children with the fetal alcohol syndrome.
Extended psychiatric and pediatric examinations were performed on patients with the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). A subgroup of these patients underwent psychological testing to measure intelligence, visual perception, and psycholinguistic abilities. ⋯ The extent of morphologic damage was found to be a good predictor of psychopathology and mental impairment. Social environment and socioeconomic status appear less important as predictors.