Willowbrooke Psychiatric Center Team

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition of brain damage and growth problems. It is often misdiagnosed — or sometimes missed completely — preventing children from receiving the care, which could improve their lives.

Children are, by nature, highly active. While most children grow out of this phase, some children may have underlying difficulties with hyperactivity and inattention which stay with them well beyond the childhood years. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause a variety of challenges. Some of the hallmarks include hyperactivity, trouble concentrating and acting on impulse without regard to the consequences.