FASD Webinar Series

The American Academy of Pediatrics hosted a webinar series in 2014 and 2017 focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. This page features webinar recordings and pre/post-training evaluation surveys for the 2017 webinars, which we encourage webinar viewers to take.

2017 Webinar Series

FASD: Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis

This webinar focuses on defining the terms used to describe the conditions that fall under the umbrella of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), describing the signs that may indicate prenatal alcohol exposure and a possible condition along the continuum of FASDs. Participants are oriented to the diagnostic assessment including the areas of the brain affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, approaches to delivering the diagnosis, and indications for referral. Faculty reinforce the benefits of a diagnosis and demonstrate how to address issues around stigma in both assessing for prenatal alcohol exposure and delivering a FASDs diagnosis.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis (video)

Neurobehavioral Disorder associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (ND-PAE)

This webinar focuses on the factors in a patient's medical history and clinical presentation that may indicate the presence of Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (ND-PAE). Participants learn about the three domains in which children with this disorder struggle with behavior and developmental tasks. The definition of ND-PAE from the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and related issues regarding more than minimal exposure to alcohol was be shared. The ways that ND-PAE may present in clinic through the developmental stages and strategies for managing care is covered.

Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (ND-PAE) (video)

Treatment Across the Lifespan for Persons with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

This webinar focuses on defining the terms used to describe the conditions that fall under the umbrella of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), describing the signs that may indicate prenatal alcohol exposure and a possible condition along the continuum of FASDs. Participants are oriented to the diagnostic assessment including the areas of the brain affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, approaches to delivering the diagnosis, and indications for referral. Faculty reinforce the benefits of a diagnosis and demonstrate how to address issues around stigma in both assessing for prenatal alcohol exposure and delivering a FASDs diagnosis.

Treatment Across the Lifespan for Persons with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (video)

2014 Webinar Series

Myths, Media, and the Medical Home

The Myths, Media and the Medical Home session highlights common media misconceptions about alcohol use during pregnancy, provides a clinical overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and most importantly discusses the role of medical home providers in identifying and managing children with FASDs.

FASDs - Myths, Media, and Medical Home - 07/16/2014 (video)

Detection, Discovery, and Diagnosis

The Detection, Discovery and Diagnosis session delineates the signs and symptoms that may indicate prenatal alcohol exposure and a possible condition along the continuum of FASDs. An algorithm for evaluation of FASDs is introduced and discussed as a tool for diagnosis and referral in primary care. Information about various diagnostic tools is shared.

FASDs Detection, Discovery, and Diagnosis - 07/28/2014 (video)

Roles, Referrals, and Reimbursement

The roles, referrals and reimbursement session provides primary care clinicians with the tools they need to work with families and children with have or may have an FASDs. Dr Wargowski identifies the appropriate professionals needed to build and FASD team and discuss options for community based resources for referral and treatment. Billing, coding and reimbursement are discussed.

FASDs - Roles, Referrals, and Reimbursement - 08/13/2014 (video)

Communication, Care Coordination, and Co-Management

The communication, care coordination and co-management session confirms the importance of a medical home and its role in working with patients and families. Drs Matthias and Chasnoff review the development of comprehensive care plans and present several case studies to demonstrate different approaches to care coordination and co-management.

FASDs - Communication, Care Coordination, and Co Management - 08/27/2014 (video)

FASD Webinar Series

2017 Webinar Series​​

​2014 W​ebinar Series

2017 Webinar Series

2014 Webinar Series