( HS Melmed 150673 2026) When Trauma Meets Prenatal Exposure A Holistic Assessment & Treatment Approach for Complex Behaviora
Tracking # 20-1378505
Course overview
When children with FAS, NAS, ADHD, or ASD also face significant social adversity or trauma, the effects are magnified. This session offers a holistic, trauma-informed lens to understand these overlapping pathways while giving you practical tools to support resilience and healing. Youll learn: How prenatal substance exposure and trauma compound developmental challenges Symptoms of underlying neurodevelopmental and emotional needs Strategies to connect behavior with its drivers from sensory and executive challenges to overlooked health needs Family partnerships to create safe, stable environments that foster recovery and growth
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Raun Melmed is the co-founder and medical director of Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center and has an employment relationship with Phoenix Children's Hospital. He is on faculty at Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, Creighton Medical School, and First Place Academy. He receives grants from Zynerba and Curemark and is a stock holder with Cortica. Dr. Melmed receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Raun Melmed is a fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics. He serves on the Arizona Advisory Board Division of Developmental Disabilities and is an advisor with First Place Academy.