Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
January 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free
Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST / 11 am – 1 pm 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, now located in Sarasota, Orlando and Pensacola.
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:
Crissa Harman, LMHC, Manager of FASD Services – Sarasota
Crissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Manager of Sarasota Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Services. A Sarasota native, Crissa brings 13 years of experience working with children and families. She has extensive expertise in navigating systems such as criminal justice and child welfare. Crissa has completed the Training on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Modeal and is trained in several evidence-based curriculums including Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Circle of Security Parenting, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
Crystal Dethlefs, Parent Advocate
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 tools 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.