The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Course overview

This training will teach attendees about the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child's development, learning, and behavior. The training will emphasize the importance of inquiring specifically about in utero alcohol exposure and how accurate documentation, including on a CBHA, can influence the trajectory of treatment and support for the individual. Attendees will receive practical examples, key questions, recommendations, and protocols designed to connect families with appropriate supports and educational resources for children affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and other substances. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) impact brain development and behaviors., 2. Explore ways to ask and/or screen clients for prenatal alcohol exposure., 2. Recognize indicators a child may have in utero alcohol exposure., 4. Identify specific language used to document information gathered regarding prenatal alcohol exposure to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Dianotic Clinics in Florida, located in Sarasota, Orlando, and Pensacola.