Aug 23

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It?

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 Spectrum Disorders often 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. Attendees will learn to identify red flags & signs that may indicate brain-based behaviors as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. 2 CEs, 2.5 CLEs

Virtual location

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Aug 23, 2024 10:00am ET - Aug 23, 2024 12:00pm ET

Free

This presentation helps attendees begin to view social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and the learning

challenges of these children as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.

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.

Continuing Education:

2 CEs approved by the Florida Board of CSW, MFT, and MHC for LCSW, LMFT, LMHC and Certified Master Social Workers through CEBrokers.

Florida Bar Association: CLE Credits: 2.5 General, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law

PRESENTERS:

Jacquelinne Anderson, LCSW

Lead Coordinator, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic

Jaquelinne graduated from the University of South Florida after receiving her Master’s in Social Work. She has been dedicated

to serving and working with families since she began her career and has worked in several capacities at agencies that provide support in

the areas of parenting, grief, mental health, and currently, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Jaquelinne is nationally certified and trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model.

Jennifer Werden, MSW

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Clinic Lead in the Panhandle

Jenn is a mom to four children, including one child living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the most severe on the FASD spectrum. She serves as the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Clinic Lead in the Panhandle. Since joining The Florida Center's FASD team, she has aided in identifying and providing opportunities to expand the supports offered to families impacted by FASD, including educating caregivers in advocating for their student's needs, connecting with state and federal legislators to garner support for FASD initiatives in Florida and beyond as well as participating in specialty workgroups with FASD United, the national voice on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Jenn has a bachelor's and master's degree in Social Work from Florida State University. She represents Circuit 14 as a board member for Florida FAPA (Florida Foster/Adoptive Parent Association). Jenn is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner and has participated in trainings such as the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, Circle of Security Parenting, and countless FASD trainings.