SLP Course Details

Course # 5760
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Overview of Deficits

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CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Course Abstract

This course will provide an overview for speech-language pathologists regarding how alcohol consumption during pregnancy affects the structure and function of a child's developing brain. It will also describe symptoms of alcohol-related speech/language deficits in children of varying ages from infancy through adolescence, as well as list challenges with reliable identification and diagnosis of alcohol-related deficits.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on February 12, 2013

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, participants will be able to list the terms associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
  • After this course, participants will be able to explain FASD-related diagnostic challenges.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe how prenatal alcohol abuse can change the structure and function of the developing brain.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe symptoms of alcohol- related speech/language deficits in children of varying ages.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-10 Minutes Overview of alcohol-related disorders and relevant statistics
10-40 Minutes Overview of changes in brain structure and function related to alcohol damage
40-55 Minutes Overview of alcohol-related symptomatology in children of varying ages
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q & A

Average Rating (57 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on May 23, 2013
It was good to get an update on FAS.
Review by: Member on May 20, 2013
no comment
Review by: Member on May 9, 2013
detailed neurological information
Review by: Member on May 5, 2013
Good mix of research and anecdotal evidence.
Review by: Member on April 7, 2013
Very clear information that will help me to know what to expect with a child who has FASD.
Review by: Member on March 30, 2013
info
Review by: Member on March 26, 2013
speaker's presentation made it interesting and fast moving
Review by: Member on March 22, 2013
Fantastic overview. Can't wait until Part 2!
Review by: Member on March 9, 2013
Info easy to understand and relavent to my caseload.
Review by: Member on March 5, 2013
Highly knowledgeable presenter
Review by: Member on March 3, 2013
The lecturer was very knowledgeable about the subject and made it very easy to follow.
Review by: Member on February 26, 2013
Outlines were easy to follow. Nice presentation by speaker.
Review by: Member on February 22, 2013
stayed on topic
Review by: Member on February 22, 2013
I had very little background in understanding FASD.
Review by: Member on February 19, 2013
It was structured well.
Review by: Member on February 17, 2013
Excellent information for me, as I am now in an area of high incidence of Fetal alcohol Spectrum Disorders. So much with diagnosis has changed in recent years, it was good to get this info.
Review by: Member on February 15, 2013
It is an area that is very confusing as a therapist and it was helpful to be able to understand the older outcomes of FAS and that you are not always able to see what is happening physically.
Review by: Member on February 14, 2013
The information presented was very timely and relevant.
Review by: Member on February 12, 2013
organized

Course Information

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Course Presenter

tatyana elleseff

Tatyana Elleseff, M.A., CCC-SLP

Tatyana Elleseff, M.A., CCC-SLP is a bilingual speech language pathologist who specializes in working with multicultural, internationally and domestically adopted as well as at-risk children with complex communication disorders. She received her MA from NYU, her Bilingual Extension Certification from Columbia University as well as several ACE awards for continuing education from ASHA. She is a member of NY and NJ, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) multidisciplinary teams, the aim of which is to provide specialized services including speech language assessment and intervention to children identified or presenting with features of FASD.  Tatyana’s articles have been published in several magazines including Adoption Today, Adoption Australia, and Advance for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. In addition to previously presenting on Speechpathology.com, Tatyana has presented for a number of medical, academic and non-profit organizations including New York University, New Jersey Speech Language and Hearing Convention, American Academy of Pediatrics: Council on Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship , New Jersey Taskforce on Child Abuse and Neglect as well as North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC). 

Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

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