April 11-14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Join us for the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD.  Building on the work of eight previous conferences, we aim to examine relevant global research, programs and policies.  We hope you can join us at this interactive conference and be at the forefront of addressing these relevant global issues.  FASD United has taken on the task of putting on this unique global FASD conference.

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Lara Gibson writes, “After becoming aware of the tiny seed growing inside me, I suddenly started to realize that almost every single social event and friendship of my adult life has been defined by alcohol… As the first of my friends to become pregnant, I felt lonely and unsure how to socialize without alcohol.”

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 “The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.” 

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 An advertising campaign just launched in which five people get a 40-week supply of “Just the Haze” non-alcoholic beer to reward them for "giving up alcohol in support of their pregnant partner," the beer company Samuel Adams said in a news release.”

Disclaimer: Proof Alliance NC has no relationship with the company featured in this article. Sharing for information purposes only.

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 “Dry January” can be inspiring and daunting, and just like the first month of the year, it can be the start of something new.  People participate for different reasons, from a way to drink less, do a reset, improve their health, or have an engaging challenge. 

There are many things we may not consider when avoiding alcohol for the first time. Avoiding alcohol is often accompanied by avoiding certain people, places, and things.  What catches us off guard when we’re first exploring sobriety is that “non-alcoholic” doesn’t literally translate to “contains no alcohol.”

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 The training institute, a Division of The Florida Center for Early Education is hosting a FREE virtual training on The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure for Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments.  

This webinar will help Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment (CBHA) assessors better understand the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child's development, learning and behavior.  The training will address the importance of asking questions specifically related to in utero alcohol exposure and how documentation on the CBHA can affect the trajectory of treatment and support for the individual. The presentation will provide concrete examples, questions, recommendations and protocols to connect families to appropriate supports and education for those children exposed prenatally to alcohol and other substances.  

Takeaways:

1. Learn how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) impacts brain development and behaviors.

2. Explore ways to ask and/or screen clients for prenatal alcohol exposure.

3. Recognize indicators a child may have in utero alcohol exposure.

4. Identify specific language used to document information gathered regarding prenatal alcohol exposure to assist with diagnosis and treatment.  

This presentation is for social workers, medical providers, welfare professionals, educators, school personnel, mental health counselors, law enforcement officers, and other professionals working with children.  Earn 2 CEs* Certificates will be provided. 

CE Information: 2.00 CEs for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through Florida CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.  2.00 CEUs for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker.

PRESENTER:

Tamra Cajo, LCSW, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic Director  

Tamra Cajo is a bilingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience working in early childhood and prevention. Tamra serves as the Director of the only Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) diagnostic clinic in the state of Florida. She also serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and as a Board Member for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Consultation Education &Training Services, or FASCETS. Tamra is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and was the previous lead trainer in the Midwest for an evidence-based violence prevention curriculum. In addition, Tamra has been trained in a number of other evidence-based curriculums including Circle of Security Parenting, Families Moving Forward (FMF), Helping the Non-Compliant Child, Chicago Parent Program, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

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