Parenting a child with a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum can present many challenges for foster and adoptive families. It is vital for these families and the professionals who support them to understand the reasons behind the learning and behavioral challenges so they, together, can “try differently.”
Participants will be able to:
- Explore risk factors when illicit drugs, tobacco, and alcohol are used during pregnancy;
- Describe FASD and connection between brain impairment and behaviors;
- Explore diagnoses under FASD umbrella;
- Identify “red flags” for FASD diagnosis;
- Consider co-morbid conditions, including impact of trauma;
- Discuss reframing and other strategies
Training certificate provided at the end of this course.
Combining the child welfare expertise of the NFPA and Centene will allow us to disseminate training to caregivers more broadly, which will further support and empower them in providing the best possible care to our children and youth. We are committed to collaborate to create new curriculums and trainings that will give caregivers quick and easy access to education that addresses targeted issues commonly encounter.