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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^ In sum, a diagnosis/evaluation at an earlier age is more important, and the whole "waiting for adult teeth to come in" is nonsense. I am constantly annoyed and suprised about the complete myths I see on this board about FAS. [/quote]

PP 10:33 here.  Obviously you know a lot about FAS, maybe even are an expert.  I am not.  I am just the mom of an FASD child who knows a lot,of,other kids who suffer from FASD and FAS. But i do know that FAS is not the only alcohol related problem and that FASD causes very real special needs. I watch my child live that every day.  i also know that some adoptive families are risk adverse and some feel they could not handle a child with alcohol related special needs so its important for people to understand that theres a spectrum and that you cant rule out alcohol related,problems at age 2.5 by looking at facial features.  Nothing I said conveyed myths or implied that diagnosis or evaluation should wait until kids get their permanent teeth.  You are right in that if a parent sees delays, the best thing a parent can do is to figure it out early and do whatever they can to address the issues.[/quote]

PP, I think you might be the poster who pretty frequently posts about FASD in the expectant moms forum, etc. I think you should really get more information -- or disclose more information in your posts -- about your child's alcohol exposure in utero -- the volume, frequency, timing, etc. -- and your child's diagnosis. I just think some of your posts could be chalked up to fear mongering. I know it doesn't feel that way to you, but you give so little information, it is vague enough to be terrifying to people. FASD is not well understood, as you know. Its also hard with most FASD kids to know if the problems are really related to in utero exposure unless you have accurate information about that exposure. PThe overwhelming majority of kids with ADHD, LD's and other problems are NOT FASD. So you really have to know if your child's problems are really attributable to exposure. That's one of the issues with the dignosis and disease. I also think you should read up a bit more on FAS, which is a recognized congential syndrome with clear features and diagnostic guidelines before making vague comments about it on various boards. If you are going to profess to be some kind of expert via personal knowledge, get some actual knowledge. Sorry if this is harsh, but you are scaring people, and I for one think you need to stop.[/quote]

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