The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EST
Cost:  FREE 

2 CEs – $10 for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW by FL CEBrokers, and 
The Florida Center is recognized by The Florida Certification Board for continuing education in the areas of mental health and child welfare.
Certificates provided for self-reporting.

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.  The Florida Center is now a Florida Certification Board approved education provider in the areas of mental health, and child welfare.

PRESENTERS:
Tamra Cajo, LCSW, Statewide Director of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Services

Tamra, LCSW is a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience working in early childhood and prevention. Tamra is the Statewide Director of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, the only diagnostic clinic in the state of Florida for FASD.  She also serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and as a Board Member for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Consultation Education &Training Services, or FASCETS. Tamra is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and was the previous lead trainer in the Midwest for ACT Raising Safe Kids, an evidence-based violence prevention curriculum. In addition, Tamra has been trained in several other evidence-based curriculums including Circle of Security Parenting, Families Moving Forward (FMF), Helping the Non-Compliant Child, Chicago Parent Program, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Kendra, Gludt, MPH

Kendra Gludt is the Director of National Programs at Proof Alliance and has a master’s degree in public health.   She oversees the development and implementation of programs that expand FASD screening, build diagnostic capacity, and provide professional education.  In her many years of working on FASD, she has helped create practice change within various systems and healthcare settings.  Kendra is also Co-PI of the SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative, a HRSA0funded virtual education program for healthcare professionals that aims to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure and improve outcomes for children with FASD.