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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
Live Virtual Zoom Training
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST / 9:00 am – 11:00 am CT / 8:00 – 10:00 am MT
Cost: FREE, $10 for CEs, CLEs
DESCRIPTION:
Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage (Institute of Medicine). 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 webinar will help attendees identify red flags and signs that may indicate a child has brain-based behaviors as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. Additionally, it will also expand one’s perspective, viewing social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.
Takeaways:
- Learn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.
- Learn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.
- Learn to identify FASD red-flags.
- Gain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, or learning challenges.
Florida Bar Association: CLE Credits: 2.5 General, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law
CE Information: 2. CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
The Florida Certirfication Board recognizes this training in the areas of mental health and child welfare.
TRAINERS:
Jennifer Frye, LCSW
Supervisor of Statewide FASD Mental Health and Family Supports at The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic
Jennifer Frye, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience working with children and families in a number of environments. She is trained in evidence-based treatments and therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Solution-Focused care, and works with clients from a strengths-based and trauma-informed lens. Jennifer has extensive experience in assessment, educational interventions, and executive functioning.
Jenn Werden, MSW
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic
Jenn Werden, MSW is a mom of four incredible children, including one child living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the most severe on the FASD spectrum. She serves as Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for The Florida Center’s FASD program. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. Jenn is expertly trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and has participated in FASCETS neurobehavioral model, Circle of Security, and numerous FASD trainings. She values utilizing her lived experiences along with her clinical education.
Sponsored by The Florida Center for Early Childhood and the State of Florida, Department of Health. This free training is offered as a part of the FASD Program’s grant-funded deliverables and is hosted by The Florida Center Training Institute. Optional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for a separate administrative fee.