After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
• Recognize the three primary facial features that are indicative of fetal alcohol syndrome
• Name three conditions caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
• Identify signs of alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder
• Discuss issues faced by adults with an FASD
• Identify secondary disabilities
• Recognize prevention and intervention strategies
Description:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a spectrum of permanent birth defects including growth deficiencies, abnormal facial features, central nervous system abnormalities, behavioral disorders, and impaired intellectual development. FASD is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and is 100% preventable. This course will provide an overview of FASD terminology, facts and statistics, the effects of alcohol on the developing fetus, diagnostic criteria, symptoms and challenges through the lifespan, related secondary disabilities, and methods for prevention and treatment.
Keywords: FASD, alcohol, FAS, Intellectual disability, nervous system. addiction, co-diagnose, prenatal, fetal alcohol syndrome, Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder, ARND, ARBD, ADHD, FAE, LD
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/20-22 (N)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (AN).
