Toolbox Training
Recognizing and Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
FASD is a term describing a range of affects that can occur when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. Children with FASD can experience facial deformities, growth deficits, mental retardation, attention and memory problems, poor coordination, and learning disabilities. In this workshop, learn the current terms used to describe this condition and identifying characteristics to look for. Learn how alcohol affects brain development. Hear why it is sometimes difficult to obtain an accurate diagnosis. Learn interventions that can be implemented at home that build on your child’s strengths. This workshop will also more fully explore day-to-day living with a child/youth with FASD. Challenges arising from expectations from school, work, family, and peers and other social relationships are explored. Strength-based interventions are identified. Through activities such as case studies, a panel of parents raising children with FASD and/or use of video, learn how to advocate for your child, what resources are available, and how to sustain yourself and other family members.
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Class ID: |
CW523 |
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Date: |
Monday, May 4, 2009 |
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9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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Portland DHHS |
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Presenter: |
Doreen Allen and Sharon Gagne |
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Staff
Education and Training Unit |
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(207)
287-9355 (207)
287-9234 TTY |
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(207)
287-9351 |
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