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Collaborative Conversations: Supporting Families with Substance Use and FASDs

Hosted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Safe Babies, a program of ZERO TO THREE™, this webinar is about the benefits of universal screening for alcohol and other substances as part of coordinated care for children and families.

Why it matters: Universal screening helps in early identification and intervention, ensuring better health outcomes for children and families.

What’s in it for you: Participants will learn strategies using an interdisciplinary approach in managing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) to address family needs, support care coordination and strengthen the identification of appropriate resources.

Featured speakers:

  • Rosa Arvizu, BS, CHES, Program Manager, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Gwen Doland, MS, LMHC, CADC, IMH‑E®, Substance Use Disorder Clinical Manager, Safe Babies, ZERO TO THREE
  • Mei Elansary, MD, MPhil, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University
  • Erinn Havig, State Innovation Specialist, Safe Babies, ZERO TO THREE



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