In the Matter of the Adoption of T.J.F.
798 N.E. 2d 867 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)
The court's findings of fact included the following:
"Fetal Alcohol syndrome . . . has caused [T.H.] to have delays in
psychological development and maturation which includes developmental
delays in social interaction and academic developments."
798 N.E. 2d at 870.
"FAS children generally have difficulty sorting out realistic
perceptions
and social/relational situations and often misinterpret their environment.
They require routine and consistency which are crucial to healthy
developmental process."
Id.