Not exact matches
If the
prenatal exposure to alcohol occurred in the context of social drinking or binge drinking prior
to knowledge
about being pregnant, it is important
to address the mother's emotions and concerns, and support her decision
to quit
alcohol use when she did.
The proposed guidelines include a new definition of documented
prenatal alcohol exposure, guides
to evaluating facial and physical deformities characteristic of FASD, and updated information
about the cognitive and / or behavioral impairments seen in different FASD subtypes.
This course can be offered in either 2 or 4 hours and is designed for professionals interested in learning more
about the effects of
prenatal exposure to alcohol or other drugs, the short and long term concerns of parental substance use and abuse, and recommendations for supporting children and families affected by this issue.