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 […]
Training Objectives: Analyze how prenatal alcohol exposure affects a developing brain Describe the link between brain function and behaviors and challenges and strengths of those prenatally exposed to alcohol Identify behavioral and verbal cues with a client that may indicate an FASD CEU Information: This course provides 1.5 CEU’s. CEU’s are Category 1 […]
Join us for a 4-Session Training Series kicking off March 5th. Session #1: FASD in a Nutshell / Deep Dive into Risk Factors (March 5th – 10-11:30am EST) Define FASD and associated conditions, symptoms, risk factors, and explain why alcohol is dangerous to a developing fetus. Explain the prevalence of FASD un the US and […]
