[MassachusettsMom]

Our FS is a toddler whose mother is believed to have drank through pregnancy. He has some delays and is underweight, but otherwise a happy, healthy toddler. He gets early intervention, but neither early intervention nor his pediatrician are willing to go "on the record" attributing his weight and delays to FAE. The problem: we're going to TPR and the DSS atty is looking for additional evidence. Everything I've read about FAE is that the bulk of the problems don't show up until they are in school. Has anyone had their toddler evaluated for FAE? Do I look for a neurology department? Or are they going to think I need MY head examined b/c he is generally doing fine. Thoughts?

[mommytoEli]

i'd still ask for an evaluation. for LOTS of reasons. we were referred to a geneticist twice. both tested for genetic diseases. the first one also evaluated for fas/fae especially bc ds has lowset ears...which i guess is an indicator. but alas, decided he was not fas/fae...the second one agreed. i'd start at the pedi and ask to see a geneticist, or whoever they would like to refer you to for an eval. the thing is, even if he is "fine" now...this is something you want diagnosed now so they can be watching him. dr should give you a referral, if not, call your child's assigned public health nurse in your county and ask for assistance. if you bug enough people, you may get what you need.

[leatherette]

My daughter was diagnosed by a geneticist when she was 2.5.