FASD Uncovered: Understanding the Risks, Impacts, and Prevention of Substance-Exposed Pregnancies
Session #1: FASD in a Nutshell / Deep Dive into Risk Factors (March 5th - 10-11:30am EST)
Define FASD and associated conditions, symptoms, risk factors, and explain why alcohol is dangerous to a developing fetus.
Explain the prevalence of FASD un the US and Indiana, the costs of FASD, and the importance of prevention.
Analyze maternal and paternal risk factors for alcohol exposed pregnancies.
Identify risk factors for alcohol exposed pregnancies in patient settings.
Describe protective factors to reduce risks of FASD.
Session #2: Substance Exposed Pregnancies- How did we get here and where are we going? (March 12th - 10-11:30am EST)
Explore historical messaging and context regarding alcohol use and define current recommendations during pregnancy.
Explain the prevalence of alcohol use among women of childbearing age.
Session #3: From Conception to Cognition (March 19th - 10-11:30am EST)
Analyze how prenatal alcohol exposure affects a developing brain.
Describe the link between brain function and behaviors and challenges and strengths of those prenatally exposed to alcohol.
Identify behavioral and verbal cues with a client that may indicate an FASD.
Session #4: Prevention of Substance Exposed Pregnancies (March 26th - 10-11:30am EST)
Recognize the community needs in Indiana related to prevention of FASD.
Learn evidence-based FASD prevention strategies