Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Diagnosis and FASD-Informed Care

When: Monday, November 19 - 12:00 PM

Duration: 1 hours

Location: WebEx

Event Details:

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are conditions that can occur when a fetus is exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. Symptoms range from subtle characteristic facial features, growth delays, neurological features, learning and behavioral difficulties, and other birth defects such as heart, kidney, or eye problems. FASDs are life-long conditions and are estimated to affect up to 2 to 5% of the population. Unfortunately, many people have limited knowledge about FASDs and these conditions often go unrecognized or misdiagnosed. Proper diagnosis and treatment can improve development and overall health of children and families across the lifespan. This webinar will provide an overview of and concrete steps to clinically diagnose and treat fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.