Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It?

Course overview

Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 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. If you work professionally with children or are a foster care parent knowing about the symptoms, developmental challenges, and appropriate interventions for children on the FASD spectrum is crucial. This webinar will help the attendee identify red flags and signs that may indicate that a child may have brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. This presentation will also help attendees shift their perspective in order to begin to view social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition. Presented by Jackie Anderson, LCSW, and Jennifer Werden, Parent Advocate. Jaquelinne Anderson, Lead Coordinator of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic, Sarasota Jaquelinne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) as well as the lead coordinator for the Sarasota Kathryn Shea Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic. Jaquelinne graduated from the University of South Florida after having received her master's degree in social work. Jaquelinne has been dedicated to serving and working with families since she began her career. Jacquelinne has worked in several capacities at various agencies that provide support in the areas of parenting. grief, mental health and currently, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Jaquelinne is nationally certified and/or trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the FASCTS neurobehavioral model. Jennifer Werden, B.S.W., Parent Advocate Jenn is a Parent Advocate for FASD. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Florida State University and is looking forward to pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Jenn is a mom to four children, including one child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is what led her to find her passion advocating for and educating others about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner. Jenn has participated in FASCETS neurobehavioral model, Circle of Security, and numerous FASD trainings. Registration link: https://conta.cc/3Ua2yyk