Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Training 

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 CEUs for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker.

PRESENTERS:

    

 

Bailey A. Jackson, L.C.S.W.,

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic Assistant Director

Bailey graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in sociology. She completed her master's degree in social work at The University of South Carolina. Bailey has worked with numerous nonprofits that provide support, advocacy, and clinical services to abused and neglected children. She is nationally certificated in providing many evidence-based treatments including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT),Attachment, Regulation, Competency, and 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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