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Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- How is Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome Diagnosed?
- How is Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome Treated?
- Occupational Therapy for Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- Speech and Language Therapy for Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- Physiotherapy for Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
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What is Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome?
Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome can occur when a mother has taken anti-convulsant medication (anti-epileptic drugs) during pregnancy. The risk is approximately 5-10% of babies exposed to these drugs may be affected.
Symptoms of Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
A child with Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome may have a variety of problems including physical, developmental learning and behavioural difficulties. Symptoms experienced will vary amongst individuals with Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome, as will the severity of these symptoms.
Some common problems associated with Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome include:
- Speech and language difficulties
- Developmental delay
- Social interaction difficulties
- Memory and attention problems
- Poor motor control
- Impulsive behaviour
- Obsessive behaviour
- Temper tantrums
- Low birth weight
- Hyperextensible joints
- Reduced speech clarity
- Attention seeking
- Noise intolerance
- Problems with balance
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- No sense of danger
- Noise intolerance
- Abnormal fear of animals
- Deformed feet
- Poor fine motor control
- Finger abnormalities
- Vision problems
- Painful hips
- Hearing problems
- Bowel problems
- Cleft lip/palate
- Kidney disease
- Heart defects
- Limb abnormalities
- Spina bifida
None of the above problems are specifictoFetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome but may occur as a result of the syndrome.
It is currently not clear which anti-epileptic drugs carry higher risks of developing Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome, or whether different drugs cause different problems.
To arrange an assessment for your child please contact us by emailing office@asdtherapy.co.uk on 0330 088 6693.
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