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Aug 05

FASD-Informed Care: Striving for Equity

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and other mental healthcare professionals involved in the care of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Learn about a new app-based study to do FASD-informed care.

Free


Christie L. M. Petrenko, Ph.D.


Dr. Petrenko is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and Research Associate Professor at Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester. In addition, she holds faculty appointments within the Departments of Psychology and Pediatrics and is the Director of Clinical Training of the Clinical Psychology PhD Program.

Dr. Petrenko leads a multidisciplinary research program on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), focused on improving care and quality of life. Her work includes NIAAA-funded clinical trials, development of mobile health interventions, and a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement. She also oversees an FASD diagnostic clinic, intervention services, and caregiver support programs in collaboration with URMC.

She provides global professional training through work with WHO and PAHO, and serves in key leadership roles, including President of the FASD Study Group, board member of NOFAS, and field editor for Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.


Tuesday, August 5, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

FREE


Webinar Agenda:

11:00 -11:10 am - Introductions and case-based learning

11:10 - 11:30 am - What is FASD?

11:30 - 11:35 am - How an FASD diagnosis helps

11:35 - 11:45 am - What is FASD-Informed Care?

11:45 - 11:50 am - New app-based study to do FASD-informed care

11:50 - 12:00 pm - Q&A and wrap-up


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