Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy, and the Child Series
Over one million children in this country per year are delivered to women who have used alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illicit drugs during pregnancy. This webinar series will explore the biological and environmental factors for mothers, children and families that impact the ultimate development of children affected by prenatal substance exposure and provide an overview of family- and school-based intervention strategies that can promote long-term growth and development of this high-risk population of children.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Behavior Belongs in the Brain
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Webinar
Although prenatal alcohol exposure is the most common preventable cause of intellectual disabilities in the United States, global development most often falls into the normal range for children and youth with a history of prenatal exposure to alcohol and other substances. However, regulatory difficulties across the span of childhood and adolescence have significant implications for long term development. This session will present a framework for understanding the brain-based developmental and behavioral difficulties of children and youth affected by prenatal substance exposure.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
This course is provided by Connecticut Hospital Association.
For more information please contact CHA Education Services on Phone # 203-294-7263 or by email address educationservices@chime.org.
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