Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD); A Four-Part Learning Series
Language: English
Date: November 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: $169 for members – $220.35 for non members
Description: This learning series is designed address the complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Across the lifespan, from preconception to adulthood, there is an opportunity for health and social service providers to offer effective, evidence based interventions to prevent the prevalence of FASD and improve the outcomes and quality of life for those living with the disability. Exploring prevention, assessment and intervention will provide participants with a better understanding of how they can integrate an FASD informed approach into their practice.
In the four learning sessions the following areas will be addressed:
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Intervention
- Building FASD Informed Practices.
Prevention of FASD can be integrated into the practice of anyone working with women and girls of childbearing years. Learning about screening, brief interventions and referral can provide service providers with the tools to provide users of their service with non- stigmatizing and culturally relevant support (Poole et al, 2016).
FASD is often misdiagnosed. Recognizing and identifying FASD can lead to a better understanding of functional abilities. This can lead to the development of supportive care plans that focus on developing brain-based accommodations and building circles of support (JL Cooke et al, 2016). The importance of embedding an FASD informed approach into individual practice, organizations and communities will be woven throughout all four sessions.