This session will review the core diagnostic elements for identifying children affected by prenatal substance exposure and describe a framework for recognizing the behavior and developmental difficulties this population of children may exhibit.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Name two changes in the structure and function of the developing fetal brain due to prenatal substance exposure.
Identify three neurodevelopmental domains that frequently are affected by prenatal substance exposure.
Discuss a conceptual framework for assessing behavior for children and youth affected by prenatal substance exposure.
