Abstract
Previous studies are summarized on the incidence and nature of alcohol-related defects, as such defects relate to health, motor and speech development, behaviour, intelligence and school achievement.
In the present study, thirty-four children were located. Their caregivers and social workers provided background information on the children, who were assessed on the Wechsler Scales. Discussion centres on the need to provide long-term support services to these children, their caregivers and their schools. The role of counsellors in such support systems is central.
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Conn-Blowers, E.A. Nurturing and educating children prenatally exposed to alcohol: The role of the counsellor. Int J Adv Counselling 14, 91–103 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00117729
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