The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (FASD) – 2 CEs*

The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Monday, February 24, 2025 from 12-2pm EST
Cost:  FREE  (2 CEs – $10)

Learn to ask difficult questions about prenatal alcohol exposure, the sole cause of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)

DESCRIPTION:

This training will teach attendees about the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child’s development, learning, and behavior.  This 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 support and educational resources for children affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and other substances.

The Florida Center for Early Childhood is the only organization offering FASD Diagnostic Evaluations and Specialized Services in Florida with locations in Sarasota, Orlando, and Pensacola.

Takeaways:

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

3. 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.

This presentation is for CBHA assessors,  social workers, medical providers, welfare professionals, educators, school personnel, mental health counselors, law enforcement officers, and other professionals working with children. 

CE Information: 2.00 CEs ($10) 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 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Services – Sarasota

Crissa Harman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Manager of Sarasota Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Diorders (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 children welfare.  Crissa is certified in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Circle of Security Parenting, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy.

Kristal Pollack, LCSW, Manager of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (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 the comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) program for children, adolescents, and adults.  She is trained in all three of these of these evidence-based treatments, as well as in adoption competency and as a Families Moving Forward Specialist.