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3 Day Training
on
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

University of Washington School of Medicine

Four Training Sessions

          Training 1:    November 4-6, 1998
          Training 2:    February 10-12, 1999
          Training 3:    June 2-4, 1999
          Training 4:    To be determined
in Seattle, Washington

Co-sponsored by the University of Washington Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit,
the University of Washington FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network, and
the Indian Health Service

Eligibility

Native Americans or those working with Native American groups. Six trainees for each session will be selected by the Indian Health Service (Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Program, Headquarters West). The sessions are open to professionals (physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, teachers, community health nurses, chemical dependency counselors, lawyers, judges, etc.), as well as advocates and parent activists. Costs for lodging and most meals will be paid for by the University of Washington Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit. Costs for travel to and from Seattle, airport transfers, and some meals are the responsibility of the attendees or their organizations.

Curriculum
  1. Preventing and overcoming secondary disabilities in people with FAS and FAE across the life span (1 day).

  2. Preventing FAS with the Birth to 3 Advocacy Model for working with very high-risk mothers and their families (1 day).

  3. Demonstration of a multidisciplinary FAS Diagnostic clinic and relevance for community interventions, parent advocacy, and prevention (1 day).

Trainers: Ann Streissguth PhD, Sterling Clarren, MD, Robin LaDue, PhD, Therese Grand, PhC, and others from the Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit and the FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network.

Application

To apply, provide a description of past experience related to FAS and plans for the utilization of this training in Indian communities. Send application to:

Timothy Taylor, PhD, Health Researcher
Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Program
IHS, Headquarters West
5300 Homestead Road, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone -- 505-248-4125
FAX -- 505-248-4129

Please e-mail questions and comments to Timothy Taylor, PhD (timothy.taylor@ihs.gov).
Created: October 9, 1998

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