FDAS

Fetal Dust Addiction Syndrome

Set of unusual neurological and developmental abilities / anomalies (NDAs) consistent with Fetal DST (DiaStrosTadone) addiction. (See also: dust babies)

These abilities manifest during puberty with the exception of Eidetikers whose abilities generally become apparent at age 6 to 9 months.

From book 1:

Sixty-seven percent of dust addicted neonates never take their first breath. Eighty-two percent of the survivors show signs of FDAS ranging from mild to severe. When a mother uses DST during pregnancy her child is almost guaranteed to be born with it. Sixty-seven percent of dust addicted neonates never take their first breath. Eighty-two percent of the survivors show signs of FDAS ranging from mild to severe. Impaired motor skills, developmental and learning disabilities, muscular spasms, breathing struggles and heart conditions. Many don’t live past their teens. Some beat the odds and develop abilities. Become what the media calls “gifted” or “espers” These abilities, of course, come with their own problems.