Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
October 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Monday, October 21, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST / 9am – 11am CT.
Cost: FREE, $10 for CLEs
An Introduction to Understanding FASD
DESCRIPTION:
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.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
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.
TRAINERS:
Kristal Pollack, LCSW, Manager of FASD Services – Orlando
Kristal Pollack, LCSW, has been dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families for over 20 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University and her master’s degree in social work from Florida International University. She became a licensed clinical social worker in 2010. She is trained in all three of these evidence-based treatments, as well as in adoption competency and as a Families Moving Forward Specialist.
Crystal Dethlefs, Parent Adocate
Crystal Dethlefs is the proud biological and adoptive mother of seven, including four siblings who joined the family as infants, after prenatal alcohol exposure. She is passionate about providing caregivers and professionals with the knowledge and tolls necessary to support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, recognizing that informed care will bring about positive outcomes for those with FASD. Crystal is a Parent Advocate with The Florida Center for Early Childhood FASD Clinic.