New Beginnings Provider Trainer

New Beginnings Provider Trainer

The Florida Center Training Institute

By R'Club Child Care, Inc. Special Services

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Online

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  • Event lasts 7 hours

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What is it? What do we do about it?- Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASDs often go undiagnosed and suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. This webinar will help attendees identify red flags and signs that may indicate a child has brain-based behaviors as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. Additionally, it will also help shift one's perspective, viewing social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as symptoms of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.

Alcohol Use and Pregnancy: The Importance of Screening and Brief Intervention during Pregnancy- Despite recommendations for universal alcohol screening, a recent CDC study found that approximately 20% of pregnant patients were not screened for alcohol use at their last visit to a primary health care provider, and only16% who were screened were advised by a health care provider to quit drinking or reduce their alcohol use. This gap between screening and brief intervention indicates missed opportunities to reduce alcohol use during pregnancy. This webinar will present the need for prenatal alcohol exposure screening and brief intervention, and offer guidance on practical implementation. Learn how prenatal alcohol exposure impacts your practice and how you can improve the quality of care and outcomes for mothers and infants in your care.

Growing with Care: FASD in Early Learning Environments- This training introduces participants to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its complex effects on young children. Through real-life examples and practical strategies, we'll explore how FASD impacts learning, behavior, and social-emotional development, and how early childhood environments can be adapted to better meet the needs of affected children. With a strong focus on understanding, compassion, and inclusion, this session empowers participants to shift from managing behaviors to supporting brain-based needs. FASD is often misunderstood, yet it affects more children than many other developmental disorders. In early learning settings, children with FASD may struggle with behaviors that are misinterpreted as oppositional or inattentive, when in reality they are signals of an underlying brain-based disability. By gaining a deeper understanding and adopting proven strategies, professionals can improve classroom dynamics, build stronger relationships, and promote better long-term outcomes for children with FASD. Creating environments that work with a child's brain rather than against it is not only possible, it's essential.

Making Sense of Your Child's Sensory Needs- This engaging and informative presentation explores the essential role of sensory systems in children's functioning and development. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how various sensory systems impact behavior, learning, and overall well-being. We will also examine how brain-based challenges can affect sensory processing, leading to difficulties in self-regulation and daily activities. Finally, participants will leave with practical, sensory-based strategies, ideas, and activities to support sensory development and regulation in children, helping them thrive in various environments.

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Aug 23 · 6:00 AM PDT