Curriculum for Addiction Professionals > Competency 2: Identification of FASD and Diagnosis of FAS > 1. Competency Description

Please Select One 1. Competency Description 2. Pretest 3. Learning Objectives 4. Diagnostic References for FAS 4a. The 4-Digit Diagnostic Code 5. FAS Diagnostic Criteria 5a. Facial Anomalies 5b. Growth Deficiencies 5c. Central Nervous System Defects 6. Common Disorders Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure 7. Signs and Symptoms of FASD That May Be Confused with Other Disorders 8. Specific Areas of the Brain Most Vulnerable to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure 9. Diagnosis 9a. Diagnostic Procedures 9b. Use of Diagnostic Results 9c. Diagnostic Issues and Challenges 10. Issues Related to Professional Values and Ethics 11. Matching Activity 12. Posttest 13. References

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Competency 2: Identification of FASD and Diagnosis of FAS

Description

This competency presents diagnostic references and criteria for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), describes disorders related to prenatal alcohol exposure, identifies signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) that may be confused with other disorders, describes areas of the brain affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, reviews diagnostic procedures, and discusses professional values and ethics related to diagnosis of FASD.

The addiction professional needs to be familiar with signs and symptoms of FASD in order to make appropriate referrals for diagnosis. However, addiction professionals cannot diagnose these disorders themselves.

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