Mika consumed large quantities of alcohol while she was pregnant with her daughter Jasmine. As a result, Jasmine was born with intellectual disability and is delayed in growth. Jasmine has __________.

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a disorder caused by the pregnant mother consuming substantial quantities of alcohol during pregnancy, potentially resulting in intellectual disability and delayed growth in the child. In this example FAS is a better answer choice than fetal alcohol effects because of the indication that Jasmine has intellectual disability and is delayed in growth.

Mika Consumed Large Quantities of Alcohol While She Was Pregnant