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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Early Childhood
06/24/2026 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM CT
Admission
- $15.00
Location
Zoom Webinar
Summary
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of lifelong effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. It is one of the most common developmental disabilities, affecting an estimated 1 in 20 Americans. In Texas, data suggest that approximately 8% of infants were exposed to alcohol during the last trimester of gestation alone.
Given this prevalence, most professionals working with young children have likely already supported a child with FASD, whether or not it was formally identified or diagnosed.
Despite how common it is, FASD remains widely misunderstood and stigmatized. This session emphasizes a non-judgmental, destigmatizing approach, including the reality that alcohol exposure can occur before a pregnancy is known, and that emerging research suggests that paternal alcohol use may also influence developmental outcomes.
It is also important to recognize that FASD is more than a brain-based condition. Although brain development and behavior are central to how FASD presents in early childhood, prenatal alcohol exposure can affect the whole body, including multiple organ systems, bones, the immune system, hearing, and vision. Understanding FASD as a whole-body condition helps professionals provide more comprehensive support.
This training centers on a brain-based understanding of early childhood behavior, particularly behaviors that are often labeled as “challenging” in toddlers. Participants will explore how differences in brain development can affect regulation, sensory processing, and responsiveness, as well as how reframing behavior in this way leads to more effective and supportive responses.
Designed as a brief introduction, this one-hour webinar provides foundational knowledge alongside practical, regulation-focused strategies that support all young children, regardless of diagnosis. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of FASD and awareness of resources and supports available to both families and professionals.
Given this prevalence, most professionals working with young children have likely already supported a child with FASD, whether or not it was formally identified or diagnosed.
Despite how common it is, FASD remains widely misunderstood and stigmatized. This session emphasizes a non-judgmental, destigmatizing approach, including the reality that alcohol exposure can occur before a pregnancy is known, and that emerging research suggests that paternal alcohol use may also influence developmental outcomes.
It is also important to recognize that FASD is more than a brain-based condition. Although brain development and behavior are central to how FASD presents in early childhood, prenatal alcohol exposure can affect the whole body, including multiple organ systems, bones, the immune system, hearing, and vision. Understanding FASD as a whole-body condition helps professionals provide more comprehensive support.
This training centers on a brain-based understanding of early childhood behavior, particularly behaviors that are often labeled as “challenging” in toddlers. Participants will explore how differences in brain development can affect regulation, sensory processing, and responsiveness, as well as how reframing behavior in this way leads to more effective and supportive responses.
Designed as a brief introduction, this one-hour webinar provides foundational knowledge alongside practical, regulation-focused strategies that support all young children, regardless of diagnosis. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of FASD and awareness of resources and supports available to both families and professionals.
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