This presentation will include a clinically relevant histori
cal and epidemiological overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and pl
ans for inclusion of prenatal alcohol exposure in DSM-V as an etiology of
childhood mental disorders.
\nAs the quintessential neurodevelopmenta
l teratogen\, a patient’s history of in utero alcohol exposure has a numbe
r of clinical implications for psychiatrists. Alcohol-related neurodevelop
mental disorder is a brain-based condition with co-morbid medical issues t
hat impact treatment decisions\, confound psychopharmacologic management\,
and necessitate a multidisciplinary team approach. A neurodevelopmental p
aradigm to formulation\, diagnosis\, treatment planning\, and long term ma
nagement can prevent unnecessary morbidity\, improve prognosis\, and preve
nt recidivist juvenile behaviors. Relevant case studies will augment the d
iscussion.
\nThis presentation is appropriate for clinicians and prof
essionals working with children of adoption\, families affected by alcohol
abuse\, and those serving high risk populations. As the most prevalent an
d preventable cause of learning disabilities\, cognitive impairment\, and
executive functioning issues\, this topic is particularly relevant to clin
icians working with children and adolescents who may have inadvertently be
en exposed to moderate to heavy social drinking.
\nLearning Objective
s:
\n(1)
\nDiscuss the historical shifts in nomenclature from dy
smorphic Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to non-dysmorphic Alcohol-related Neurodev
elopmental Disorder.
\n(2)
\nExplain population-based difference
s in prenatal exposure rates (US and international).
\n(3)
\nHig
hlight the neurodevelopmental sequellae associated with prenatal alcohol e
xposure.
\n(4)
\nReview common medical co-morbidities in FASD th
at may be contraindications to medications.
\n(5)
\nOutline a ne
urodevelopmental formulation and treatment model for long term clinical ma
nagement.
Please RSVP by Wednesday\, November 7. If you make a res ervation and cannot attend\, you must cancel no later than noon on Friday\ , November 9 to avoid a cancellation charge of $25.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121114T230000 LOCATION:Suburban Hospital\, @ 8600 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD 20814 \, USA SUMMARY:Shifting Diagnostic Paradigms for Improved Treatment and Surveillan ce of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in DSM-V URL:http://www.nofas.org/ai1ec_event/shifting-diagnostic-paradigms-for-impr oved-treatment-and-surveillance-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-dsm- v/?instance_id= X-COST:Free to CAPSGW members in good standing. Guests and Non-Members: Mem bers are encouraged to bring guests. The fee for guests and non-members is $25 per person. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR