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ADHD: Understanding Emotional Regulation in the Early Years and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention in our region

Thu 23rd February 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites GPs, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Paediatricians, Child and Family Health Nurses, and other health professionals to a webinar on responding to concerns that a child may have ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).

This webinar will also provide an update on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention in our region, as well as ideas around starting the conversation with women who drinking before/during pregnancy.

DATE:
Thu 23rd February 2023


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


RACGP CPD POINTS:
This Education Activity is considered 1.5 hours of professional learning - RACGP CPD 404765

SPEAKERS:
  • Dr Yvette Vella | NSLHD Staff Specialist Developmental Paediatrician
  • Dr Esther Han | NSLHD Drug & Alcohol Staff Specialist & GP
  • Vicki Laing | NSLHD Child and Family Health: General Practice-Community Liaison Nurse
  • Megan Leckie | Community Engagement Officer, Early Childhood Program
  • Diane Russell | CNS 2 NSLHD Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service
TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Paediatricians, Child and Family Health Nurses, and other health professionals

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Integrate Blue Book ‘Learn the Signs. Act Early’ checks for all 0-4yo’s patients in general practice using a systematic approach
• Assess challenges with emotion and behaviour regulation in the early years, including family concern about possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Determine ‘red flags’ and refer early for improved childhood outcomes
• Recognise the variety of conditions that fall under Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Identify therapeutic engagement strategies for women who are drinking alcohol in the peripartum period



ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



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