Prenatal & Pediatric Screening
Prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to lifelong physical, cognitive and behavioral challenges, collectively known as FASD. By incorporating routine screening into clinical practice, health care providers play a vital role in prevention, early diagnosis and access to essential resources.
Resources for Health Care Providers
Screening Resources:
- Resources from The Safest Choice National Learning Collaborative
- American Academy of Pediatrics FASD Resources
Minnesota Prenatal Screening Practices:
FASD Diagnosis
FASD often goes undiagnosed due to the complexity and variability of symptoms. Proper diagnosis helps families access critical services and plays a key role in ensuring that individuals with an FASD receive the right support throughout their lives. These resources are designed to help clinicians like you make informed diagnoses, offer appropriate interventions and guide families through the process.
Training & Technical Consultation for Clinicians
Designed for clinicians, this training provides the skills and knowledge needed to identify FASD and apply diagnoses in clinical settings.
Training Takeaways:
- Practical training on FASD diagnostic criteria
- Implementing diagnostic tools and assessment batteries
- Evidence-based interventions and treatment recommendations
- Connection with a community of FASD-diagnostic clinicians
- Clinic-level implementation for sustainability
- Ongoing technical assistance and case consultation
Build your own training curriculum from our selection of session topics. View the FASD Diagnostic Training & Consultation Overview to learn more.
For additional clinical training in FASD screening and diagnosis, including tailored training and technical consultation for your clinical practice, please contact: clinicaltraining@proofalliance.org.
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What is FASD?
FASD is a group of conditions caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. People with FASD may experience various challenges. They also have many unique strengths and talents.
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The Proof Alliance Research Hub
We're connecting you to trusted research around FASD and prenatal alcohol exposure that builds awareness, fosters understanding and support our community’s journey forward.
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Proof Alliance Diagnostic Clinic
The Proof Alliance Diagnostic Clinic is here to help. Getting an accurate diagnosis is one of the most important things you can do to learn about FASD.
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