Fetal alcohol exposure associated with a decrease in cognitive performance

Fetal alcohol exposure associated with a decrease in cognitive performance
( Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research ) Exposure to alcohol as a fetus has been shown to cause difficulties in memory and information processing in children. New findings indicate that visual perception, control of attention and demand processing may be involved in fetal alcohol-related learning problems. This information could potentially be used to help children affected with such …
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