Join us as  Lynn L Cole, MS, RN, PPCNP-BC from University of Rochester Medical Center will present information and engage in dialogue from audience members regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

This parent-focused presentation will provide an overview of the diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and ways parents and other caregivers can support their child.

We will discuss:

• How prenatal alcohol affects the brain
• Common learning and behavior challenges, and how these relate to areas of the brain impacted by alcohol
• Ways children with FASD present at different ages
• Common misconceptions about FASD
• How to understand behavior challenges with FASD in mind
• Ways to work well with school teams to support a child with FASD

About the Presenter

Lynn L Cole, MS, RN, PPCNP-BC, Director of Clinical Services, Co-Director, FASD diagnostic & treatment services, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center

Light Refreshments will be provided, as well as child-care with pre-registration.

For more information contact Kitty at kitty@affcny.org or at 607-272-0034

Register Now!

Tuesday, November 19th from 6 to 8 PM at Watson Hall, Room 206 located at  Elmira College – One Park Place in Elmira.  The building and parking are on the corner of Park Place and West 6th Street.