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SUMMARY:The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration by The Florida Center and Proof Alliance\, this webinar will explore the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on child development\, learning\, and behavior. Designed for healthcare professionals\, nurses\, public health workers\, health educators\, social workers\, community health workers\, doulas\, and anyone providing prenatal care\, the training highlights the importance of screening and documentation to guide effective support. It includes practical examples\, questions\, and protocols to help connect families with appropriate resources and services.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/the-importance-of-screening-for-prenatal-alcohol-exposure/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliates,FASD Intervention,Training
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SUMMARY:Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)  from Birth to Age 5
DESCRIPTION:Learn learn to recognize early signs\, understand developmental impacts\, and gain practical tools to support families.\nThis training introduces the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) on children from birth through age five. Participants will gain a broad understanding of how prenatal alcohol exposure can affect brain development\, physical health\, and early learning. The session highlights early signs and challenges while offering practical approaches to support children and families in everyday settings.\n \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the key characteristics and developmental challenges associated with FASD in children from birth to age five.\nRecognize early signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of FASD in young children.\nApply supportive strategies and interventions that promote healthy growth\, learning\, and family well-being in children living with FASD.\n\nPresenter: \nKathryn Shea\, LCSW\,  FASD United Board Member \nKathryn Shea is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience working with children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders and fetal alcohol and drug effects. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. She served as the President and CEO of The Florida Center for Early Childhood in Sarasota\, FL for 12 years\, whose mission is the healthy development of young children\, their families\, and communities. Kathryn is a past president of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health and has been very involved in developing and expanding Florida’s Early Childhood Court initiative. Ms. Shea currently serves on the board of FASD United (formerly NOFAS) and is an independent consultant at the local\, state\, and national level. Kathryn has received numerous awards for her work in infant mental health\, FASD\, and child advocacy.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/understanding-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-from-birth-to-age-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliates,Training
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SUMMARY:Canada FASD Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Canada FASD Conference is coming to Toronto\, Ontario on October 21-23\, 2025. This national conference on FASD brings together different people from across the country and internationally who hold valuable perspectives on FASD and\nprevention of FASD. The theme for Canada FASD Conference 2025 conference is Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to Action. \nWith over 600 attendees expected\, this three-day event brings together healthcare professionals\, social workers\, justice and legal professionals\, educators\, counsellors\, researchers\, policy makers\, and those with direct or indirect lived or living experience to connect and collaborate. This conference provides a secure and open environment to share diverse perspectives\, valuable experiences\, new research\, and best and promising practices. We encourage you to be part of it!
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/canada-fasd-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,FASD Intervention,FASD Policy Related Event,Justice,Open to the Public,Policy,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canada FASD Research Network":MAILTO:conference@canfasd.ca
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