Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? 

It is not uncommon for a person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) to have been diagnosed with a different developmental disability or mental health condition. There are various overlapping symptoms; however, the approach to these students/children/clients differs based on the etiology of the symptoms. While there are techniques that may address the behavioral and learning needs of individuals with other diagnoses, these same techniques may not prove effective and may even exacerbate the difficulties of student/child/client with FAS/FASD. This presentation will help the attendee identify red flags and signs which may indicate that a child may have brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. This presentation will also help attendees shift their perspective in order to begin to view social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition. 

2.00 CEs (Self report) for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBrokers.  Certificates provided to attendees.

Florida Bar Association; CLE Credits: 2.5 General, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law (self-report)

PRESENTERS:

    

 

Jackie Anderson, Lead Coordinator of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic, Sarasota

Jaquelinne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) as well as the lead coordinator for the Sarasota Kathryn Shae Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic. Jaquelinne graduated from the University of South Florida after having received her Master’s degree in Social Work. Jaquelinne has been dedicated to serving and working with families since she began her career. Jaquelinne has worked in several capacities at various agencies that provide support in the areas of parenting, grief, mental health and currently, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Jaquelinne is nationally certified and/or trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the FACETS neurobehavioral model.

Jennifer Werden, B.S.W., Parent Advocate

Jenn is a Parent Advocate for FASD. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Florida State University and is looking forward to pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Jenn is a mom to four children, including one child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is what led her to find her passion advocating for and educating others about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner. Jenn has participated in FASCETS neurobehavioral model, Circle of Security, and numerous FASD trainings.

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