April 2009: One-day Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders conference

Tuesday, May 19, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Rooms 116 and 150

Faculty are invited to attend a one-day conference, Collaborative Conversations: New Research and Clinical Perspectives on FASD on Tuesday, May 19. The conference is hosted by the newly established Arctic Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Regional Training Center (Arctic FASD RTC) at the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services (BHRS).

Workshops will be presented by national FASD experts Dr. Heather Carmichael Olson, Dr. Tracy Jirikowic, Dr. Susan Astley and Dr. Sterling Clarren. In addition, Dr. Christiane Brems of UAA Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services will present an overview of the Arctic FASD RTC and inform participants about how to access FASD training and educational resources. Faculty with interest in occupational therapy, mental health, brain development, medical care, and the interdisciplinary treatment and prevention of FASD are especially encouraged to attend.

Participants will be eligible to receive up to seven continuing education (CE) credits for completion of the workshops. BHRS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Continuing medical education credits (CME) are pending.

To register and for more information, please contact Alex Edwards at BHRS at either (907) 561-2880 or by e-mail at anae1@uaa.alaska.edu, or visit the Arctic FASD RTC Web site.