Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD):

A Frequently Overlooked Diagnosis of Children with Learning and Behavioral Disabilities

Kathleen Mitchell
is the Vice President and National Spokesperson for the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and a noted speaker on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Women and Addictions. Ms. Mitchell has a Master of Human Services (MHS) degree and is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC) with twenty-nine years of experience as a national educator, clinician, and lecturer. She is faculty of the Georgetown University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Selective and was appointed by Donna E. Shalala, former Secretary of Health and Human Services to serve on the National Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. She has authored several published papers and chapters about FASD, the NOFAS-FASD Certification curriculum for addictions professionals (F-CAP), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; a Guidebook for Parents and Caregivers, and co-authored Making a Difference: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Public Awareness Guide. She served as an FASD expert and advised the writers of NBCs Law and Order; Special Victims Unit to create an episode about FASD: Choices. She has been featured on NBCs Later Today Show, NBCs Real Life, BBC Radio, The Washington Post, PA Today and Glamour Magazine. She has testified to the United States House of Representatives on behalf of several bills and founded and co-chairs the Maryland FASD Coalition.

Thursday, May 1, 2014 8:30 am- 3:30 pm

Garrett College Auditorium
Morning refreshments & Lunch provided
(Lunch includes baked potato/salad bar, dessert, drink)

*8:00 - 8:25 am Registration in Room 806

Topics include:

Historical perspective, current scientific research, and the behaviors and characteristics of FASD through the lifespan Environmental strategies for both the home and the classroom Four best practice intervention models Challenges of families living with FASD Addressing sensitive issues around pre-natal alcohol exposure Resources, curricula, and free FASD prevention materials

*CEUs/Certificates - distributed at end of the training *NAADAC CEUs for Addiction Professionals - must request prior to event!

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Registration required by April 7th for seating, food and materials!

For information and to register: Call 301-334-4211, ext. 119, or email mcooper@garrettcac.org
Sponsored by Garrett County Community Actions Child & Family Development Judy Center/Head Start and Garrett County Public Schools in collaboration with Garrett College