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Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASDs often go undiagnosed and suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges.This webinar will help attendees identify red flags and signs that may indicate a child has brain-based behaviors as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. Additionally, it will also help shift one’s perspective, viewing social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.

Learning Objectives include:

• Learn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.
• Learn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.
• Learn to identify FASD red-flags.
• Gain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, or learning challenges.

Presenters are:

Tamra Cajo, LCSW, Statewide Director of FASD Services

Tamra Cajo, LCSW, is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years of experience in early childhood development and prevention. Tamra is actively involved in national efforts to support individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

She serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and the Board of FASCETS. She is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, a TBRI Practitioner, and previously served as the Midwest lead trainer for ACT Raising Safe Kids. Her training also includes Circle of Security Parenting, Families Moving Forward, Helping the Non-Compliant Child, Chicago Parent Program, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Crystal Dethlefs, FASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center

Crystal Dethlefs is the proud biological & adoptive mother of seven, including four siblings who joined the family as infants, after prenatal alcohol exposure. She is passionate about providing caregivers and professionals with the knowledge and tolls necessary to support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, recognizing that informed care will bring about positive outcomes for those with FASD. Crystal is a Parent Advocate with The Florida Center for Early Childhood FASD Clinic.

The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida in Sarasota, Orlando, and the panhandle.