What kind of doctor sees somebody for fetal alcohol syndrome?

Depends: Most mild FAS kids go unrecognised in life with mild issues of add/adhd learning problens etc. Those with heart or significant developmental issues are often followed by their pediatrician/fp & specialists as required by the issue at hand. The occasional facial features seen in the FAS require no specific followup, but may suggest the FAS to observers evaluating a child for developmental problems.

Specialist may help: Kids with FAS or arnd (fas without the classic facial features)who also have other problems like adhd or other behavioral, learning, or emotional issues that go along with FAS are sometimes more difficult to treat. Getting a complete evaluation with an md or psychologist with training in FAS can often be helpful in such cases.

There are options: Primarily, a good pediatrician. A "developmentalist" (physician specializing in behavioral & developmental medicine) is probably the most appropriate specialist.Some of the problems associated with fetal alcohol syndrome may also warrant other specialists(eg, psychiatrist, psychologist, endocrinologist, geneticist, etc). Let your ped or developmentalist advise you when to get others involved.

Several choices: Among the doctors who work with children with fetal alcohol syndrome are birth defects specialists, pediatric neurologists, behavioral pediatricians and if necessary, psychiatrists. In addition, psychologists and special educators provide support.