Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
Live Virtual Zoom Training
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST / 9 am – 11 am CT / 8 – 10 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. 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 the panhandle.
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:
Tamra Cajo, LCSW, Statewide Director of FASD Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Tamra Cajo, LCSW, is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years of experience in early childhood development and prevention. Tamra is actively involved in national efforts to support individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). She serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and the Board of FASCETS. She is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, a TBRI Practitioner, and previously served as the Midwest lead trainer for ACT Raising Safe Kids. Her training also includes Circle of Security Parenting, Families Moving Forward, Helping the Non-Compliant Child, Chicago Parent Program, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Jenn Werden, Outreach and Engagment Coordinator at The Florida Center for Early Childhood
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.
This free training is offered as 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.