The American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a series of webinars in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month in September 2025. Details are below; full details and accreditation statements are available through the registration links.

August 20, 2025, 12:00pm-2:00pm CT

Multidisciplinary Strategies for Identifying & Supporting Children with FASDS: Birth to Five

Register: bit.ly/fasdwebinar01

All are welcome to this collaborative session with the Birth to Five Collective. The workshop, in collaboration with Los Angeles County Mental Health Department Birth to Five, focuses on enhancing care coordination for children from birth to five years old and their families affected by FASDs. It emphasizes the importance of universal screening and an interdisciplinary approach. Participants will learn effective strategies for identifying early  signs of FASDs, utilizing resources and improving overall care and support through collaborative efforts.

Presenters: Roxanne Chang, MD, FAAP & FASD United

Hosted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

September 10, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 pm CT

From Crayons to Caps & Gowns: Understanding FASDs Across the School-Age Spectrum

Register: bit.ly/fasdwebinar02

This webinar will provide primary care clinicians with the tools they need to coordinate care for children with FASD from school-age to young adulthood. The session will focus on identifying and managing neurobehavioral and medical concerns at different developmental stages. Participants will learn about medical, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical considerations.

Presenter: Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP

September 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 pm CT

Supporting Children with FASDs in School: Effective Strategies for Pediatricians

Register: bit.ly/fasdwebinar03

This webinar, sponsored by the AAP Council on School Health (COSH), aims to highlight the importance of supporting children with FASDs in educational settings and fostering effective collaboration between pediatricians, parents, and school professionals. The session will cover practical strategies and guidance on the pediatrician’s role in special education services and broader school-based supports.

Presenters: Council on School Health (COSH) & Elizabeth Cleveland,PhD, CCC-SLP