Western Regional Training Center for FASDs
Semel Institute
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles CA 90095

Support for the WRTC for FASDs has been provided by the CDC

Presentations on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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	Screening and Brief Intervention with Pregnant Women. This lecture discusses the importance of reducing alcohol consumption during pregnancy, reviews how to assess alcohol use in pregnant women and appropriate screening tools, describes the elements of a brief intervention, appropriate counseling style, and common health provider concerns when working with pregnant women who are consuming alcohol. (download accompanying notes)
	FASDs: Identification and Diagnosis This lecture provides a detailed review of terminology, significance, incidence, and course of FASDs, diagnostic criteria for the different disorders that fall under the umbrella of FASDs, clinical presentation including the physical, neurocognitive, and behavioral manifestations of FASDs, and current approaches to diagnosing FASDs. (download accompanying notes and references)
	FASDs: Treatment and Case Management. This lecture discusses the importance of early intervention to address both primary deficits and secondary disabilities associated with FASDs, possible barriers to treatment, comprehensive treatment planning, issues likely to require long-term case management, and the current literature on evidence-based treatment for individuals with FASDs.