Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

This 3-part series on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is presented by Melanie Lane, LMSW, LCDC, AAC, the Unit Coordinator for the Center for Health Care Services Restoration Center, a detox, public sobering unit, and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment facility located on the Haven for Hope campus. The presentation aims to: explore interventions that work with drug or alcohol exposed children, explain intervention techniques to motivate parents to seek help, and increase awareness about the impact of alcohol and drugs on the community. This recording is from a community presentation Clarity Child Guidance Center hosted on September 30, 2009.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Part 1)
Definitions, Facts, and Brain Development

For this section, Melanie explains the following: key terms, FASD facts, and fetal alcohol brain damage.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Part 2)
Symptoms and Disabilities

For this section, Melanie explains the following: typical difficulties for persons with an FASD, primary disabilities, and secondary disabilities.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Part 3)
Diagnosing and Improving Outcomes

For this section, Melanie explains the following: how FASD is diagnosed, physical characteristics, co-occurring disorders, intervention issues, economic costs, strategies to improve outcomes, and strengths of persons with an FASD.

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