Selected FASD Education & Training Opportunities

General

• 9 Core Messages about Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Developed by a collaborative team of Alaskan FASD champions, this booklet explores definitions, characteristics, strengths and challenges, diagnosis, early intervention, prevalence, strategies for success, prevention, advocacy, and resources.
• Choose Connections: An upstream universal prevention campaign elevating the shared protective factor of “connections” to build resiliency and help us navigate the sometimes challenging world that lead to risky behaviors like misusing alcohol.
• FASD Collaborative: Explore a wide variety of on demand education and training opportunities produced by this cross-organization international initiative to increase high quality support and training options for the FASD community.
• Red Shoes Rock: A Global FASD Awareness Campaign giving voice and support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
• FASD United: the National (USA) Voice on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
• Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO: a virtual learning network to explore the current issues, tools, systems, and practices currently being used to diagnose FASD so we can reimagine the future of FASD diagnosis in Alaska.
  To access these prerecorded sessions and if you’d like to receive continuing education credits go to the instructions to create a login in the system (if you don't already have one).
  
  • Series 1, 2023
  • Series 2, 2024

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Educators

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - 8 magic keys: View a video developed by Deb Evensen and Jan Lutke for the Anchorage School District.
• Prenatal Alcohol and Drug Related Disabilities:
  Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
  Prenatal alcohol and drug related disabilities have a huge impact on the educational system in the state of Alaska. This module will teach you about disabilities realted to prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs.
• Educating Students with an FASD: Presented by Sr. Suzette Fisher, SND, Ed.S. this hour-long presentation explores the relationship of chronological age and developmental age of students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and realistic expectations to recognize the multi-layered interventions necessary to ensure student success.
  

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Healthcare Providers

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Training and Resources (CDC): Free, online resources and tools that can help educate healthcare professionals about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Resources include free online courses, information to facilitate patient-provider communication, and other materials.
• What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know About FASD: A series outlining basic information for anyone working with individuals impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure in the behavioral health field presented by self-advocate and master’s level clinician, Tami Eller. Each segment is approved for 0.5 hours CE credit for psychologists, nurses, physicians, and social workers. Go to the instructions to create a login in the system (if you don't already have one).
  • FASD Basics
  • How to Screen for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
  • Symptoms of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
  • DSM Diagnosis
  • How to Provide Accommodations in Behavioral Health Services
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Recognition and Management: American Academy of Pediatrics in Cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention offers this free online course to pediatricians and others to increase their FASD awareness and skills.
• Let’s Talk Alcohol & Pregnancy: A resource for nurses and all healthcare providers interested in learning how to address the issue of prenatal alcohol exposure with their patients. Approved for 0.5 hours CE credit for nurses. Go to the instructions to create a login in the system (if you don't already have one).
• Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnosis and Assessment: The Role of the Psychologist: This session will offers opportunities to directly learn with psychologists active in the multidisciplinary approach to FASD diagnosis who are using the four digit code, neuropsychological assessment & how results are used to guide interventions and explore current issues facing psychologists including virtual therapeutic supports.
• Neurobehavioral profiles observed in individuals with FASD across the lifespan: Intervention needs, how to meet those needs and feedback from families on how well the interventions met their needs: Presenters Dr. Susan Astley Hemmingway & Dr. Allison Brooks share the FASD diagnostic outcomes and neurobehavioral profiles observed over the past 20 years on 4,845 patients diagnosed with FASD in AK and WA by interdisciplinary teams using the FASD 4-Digit Diagnostic Code. How do diagnostic and neurobehavioral outcomes vary by level of prenatal alcohol exposure, age, race, and gender. What are the intervention needs of individuals with FASD? Does an FASD diagnosis help qualify an individual for intervention services? Do these intervention services typically exist in a community, and do they meet the needs of the patient and their caregivers?
• FASD and the Role of Occupational Therapy: Presenter By Joy Doll, OTD, OTR/L, shares the impact of alcohol exposure on brain development and how OT can help support the life of individuals with FASD or PAE. The presentation will cover the daily life activities and how help to support full participation in daily activities.

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Family/Caregiver

• FASD Across the Lifespan: a 7- part series for caregivers exploring the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood. This series is focused on caregivers, though all working with families and professionals working with families are welcomed. Alaska Licensed foster parent can earn training credit toward licensing requirements by completing the questionnaire.
  • SESSION 1: "Introduction and Diagnosis: Spotlight on Prevention" With Marilyn Pierce-Bulger, Alaska Center for FASD
  • SESSION 2: "Infant Learning and Early Intervention: Spotlight on Sensory Needs" With Gail Trujillo, Infant Mental Health Specialist, Infant Learning Program, Sitka, Alaska
  • SESSION 3: "Preschool and Social Development: Spotlight on Developing Social Skills" With Jamie Bleakley, A Better Tomorrow Therapy and Wellness Center, Anchorage, Alaska
  • SESSION 4: "School Age: Spotlight on Learning Challenges" With Deb Evensen, Fetal Alcohol Consultation and Training Services, Homer, Alaska
  • SESSION 5: "Middle School: Spotlight on Challenging Behaviors" With Tami Eller, AK Child and Family, Anchorage, Alaska
  • SESSION 6: "High School/ Transition to Adulthood" Spotlight on Dysmaturity" With Jeanne Gerhardt-Cyrus, Kobuk Valley Consulting, Kiana, Alaska
  • SESSION 7: "Adulthood" Spotlight on interdependence" With Jenn Wagaman, Alaska Center for Children and Adults

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