Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to Better Support System-Involved Youth & Families

Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW

Training Description

This training provides participants with understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the impact on system-involved youth and families. Participants will learn to recognize the neurological, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges associated with FASD, distinguish these from other behavioral health and developmental conditions, and apply trauma-informed, FASD-sensitive strategies to support youth across systems of care. Through case vignettes, breakout discussions, and skill-building exercises, attendees will gain the tools needed to create collaborative, strengths-based plans that improve outcomes for foster youth and families.

Learning Objectives

• Identify at least three primary neurodevelopmental impacts of FASD that affect system-involved youth and their functioning.

• Distinguish between FASD-related behaviors and symptoms of at least two other common behavioral health or developmental conditions.