ZERO TO THREE’s Financing Policy Project and nationally recognized experts explore Minnesota’s innovative work to better identify and address the needs of young children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
This multidisciplinary conversation shares lessons from research, clinical practice, parent experience, and state systems planning. Together, they highlight why early identification matters and how early childhood professionals across sectors can make a difference.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify the biological impact of alcohol on the fetus and developing brain as well as common symptoms of FASD
- Understand screening and referral processes for FASD assessment
- Recognize medical and neuropsychological components of an FASD evaluation
- Apply evidence-based and promising medical and behavioral interventions
- Understand family experiences to strengthen engagement and support
- Learn how Minnesota is expanding access to FASD assessment and clinician training statewide
Featured speakers:
- Judith K. Eckerle, MD, FAAP, University of Minnesota, Professor, Director of the Adoption Medicine Clinic, Faculty in the Center for Neurobehavioral Development
- Elysia Peterson, APRN, PMHNP, Parent Expert
- Jeffrey R. Wozniak, PhD., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Minnesota
- Catherine Wright, PsyD, LP, LPCC, IMH-E®(IV-C), Early Childhood, Youth and Family Mental Health Systems Coordinator, Behavioral Health Administration, Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Lindsay Usry, MPH, Director, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Strategy, ZERO TO THREE
