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Module 5

Introduction: Please read through the following information for Module 5 "Developmental Profile"  When you have finished reading about the Module at the bottom of this page you will be directed to Log onto: Online Module Discussion at the Virtual Conference Center.

Developmental Profile

Objective:

This session will present case management issues for families affected by alcohol and other drug use. This session will address medical issues of anticipatory guidance through the first 6 months of life and developmental contacts that include supportive parenting of infants with prenatal alcohol and drug exposure. This presentation will include a distance learning activity with synchronous lecture and slides broadcast over the Internet, handouts, discussion, and role-playing to develop an Individualized Family Services Plan or Family Service Delivery Plan. Optional topics include introduction to team meetings and the use of service planning forms.

Learning issues:

At the end of the session, the learners will understand the potential safety issues involved with case management and home visiting services to families using alcohol and other drugs.

At the end of the session, the learners will understand the principals of engaging families affected by alcohol and other drug use.

At the end of the session, the learners will understand the principals of confidentiality in working with families affected by alcohol and other drug use.

Part I Two to Fifteen Months

Story Profile:
Case A. Two month old leaves clinic – jittery
Case B. Two month old leaves clinic – very large baby

Lecture:  Discussion of Developmental Risk

Supporting Materials:

Reference AIA Article; Hsi A., Clarke J., Bouchard, B., (1996)

Developmental Outcome of Infants and Young Children with Prenatal Alcohol- and Drug-Exposure, AIA Monograph on Service Outcomes for Drug- and HIV-Affected Families, The Source, AIA Resource Center, Volume 6, Number 1, 54-84

Facilitated Dialogue: 

How Should Healthcare Providers Respond to Development

Concerns of Parents for Their Children?

How Should Healthcare Provider Respond to Family When They Are in Denial?

Knowing What You Know Now, Are There Things You Could Have Done, or Other Community Resources?

Activity: Child Development

• Assist in broadening present team; for instance, involve Los Cumbres in training and child development.

• Broaden the referral base. Often missing in community referrals: other avenues, resource guides, and a menu of choices.

• Child Development will carry on from the 3 month old point through to 18 months

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