Cost: $65.00 USD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders



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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effect, recently renamed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Diorders (FASD), is a devastating disorder not only because of the lifeling implications of fetal alcohol damage, but also because it is entirely preventable. FASD affects development throughout childhood and adulthood and causes disruptive, self-destructive behaviors.

In this enlightening four hour course, you will learn about the biological damage that alcohol causes during each trimester of pregnancy; a physical demonstration of the damaging effects of alohol wil be given. You will also track the characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome from infancy into adulthood, where the disorder causes emotional, physical, and behavioral challenges for those affected.

Adults with FASD often lack social communication skills and have significant health, vocational, and sexuality issues, making it difficult for staff to interact in a positive, compassionate manner.

Learning how to teach self-calming methods and strategies gives you new tools to help the people you serve. Techniques for effective teaching and therapy are also explored. In addition, you will discuss how to create more supportive living and working environments for those with FASD.

This powerful training will open your eyes and enrich your understanding of FASD, offering you a new perspective on your interactions with those affected by the disorder. This course will benefit nurses, social workers, administrators, program directors, and direct care staff.

Course Information:
  • Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are included in the course fee
  • Pre-registration is required
  • Register early! Class size is limited
  • Payment must accompany registration form
  • Video/audio taping of courses is prohibited
 Cancellation Policy:
  • Cancellations must be made no later than 5 business days prior to the course
  • The full course fee will be charged if cancellation is made in less than 5
    business days
  • Registration is transferable to another person
About the instructor

Lynne R Frigaard is the Administrator / Fetal Alcohol Specialist at Arc Northland, formerly the Association of Retarded Citizens. She has 25+ years of experience in the field of professional training, program development, advocacy, and nonprofit management. Frigaard has been developing materials and providing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) education across the state of Minnesota since 1993. She has participated in many national and international conferences on FASD and is considered to be among Minnesota's leaders in the effort to prevent FASD.
Continuing Education

This course is designed to provide 4.8 contact hours to nurses,
3.8 continuing education hours to social workers,
4.0 continuing education hours for chemical dependency counselors, and
4.0 education hours to direct care staff

Please contact HCS if you would like to have this course presented at your own facility.