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Continuing Legal Education Program
InformationAnchorage - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Medical, Developmental, Neurocognitive & Legal Issues
March 13, 2015
Date(s)
Friday, March 13, 2015Time
1:00 PM - 4:15 PMEarly Bird Discount Prior To:
Friday, March 06, 2015Registration Deadline
Saturday, March 14, 2015Location
Click here for directionsFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a physical disability that can affect physical development, cognition, emotional state and adjustment to stressors. The purpose of this seminar is to look at the current state of the science of this disorder and the implications of what we know and may learn about the disorder for future Court proceedings in the areas of criminal, juvenile and civil law.
Agenda:
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
How the Disorder is Distinguishable from the Syndrome
Primary and Secondary Symptoms
The Neurology of FASD
The Development of the Pediatric Brain
Physical Consequences of Alcohol and Drugs on the Developing Brain
Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
The Neuropsychology of FASD
Neurocognitive Consequences of Alcohol and Drugs on the Developing Brain
A Comparison with other Developmental Disorders
Assessment Methodology
Prognosis
The Admissibility of Evidence of FASD
The Barriers to admissibility
Scientific progress
The Relevance of the Disorder in Court
Case law regarding the right to diagnosis
Assumption Errors in Disorder cases
Omission errors in Disorder cases
The Future of the Disorder in Court proceedings
Early
Standard
Late
$50.00
Early
Standard
Late
$25.00
Early
Standard
Late
$50.00
Agenda
Speakers
| Name | Organization | Speaking At |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Cohen | Cohen Law Firm | - |
Sponsors
Continuing Education
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Registration Fee: $25
Late Registration Fee (One week prior to program): $50
No Discounts Available