Optimizing Futures for Children with
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
1:30- 2:30 pm (Central)
Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (formerly called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) can
occur in individuals whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy. FASD
can affect physical, cognitive, and emotional development, and the
effects may be lifelong. This condition tends to occur more frequently
in children whose biological mothers live in low resource environments
or lack adequate prenatal care.
For
parents and caregivers, FASD can be a discouraging diagnosis, one that
inspires fear and overwhelm. However, with adequate care, support, and
structure, children with this condition can have improved outcomes. Dr.
Judith Eckerle will share about diagnosis, intervention, and steps to
take to give kids with FASD the best chance of living healthy, full
lives.
This is the ninth module in the CAFO Knowledge + Practice webinar series, which
translates research into actionable information that OVC care
practitioners can implement immediately to elevate the quality of the
care they provide.
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