Are children struggling because of special educational needs (SEN) or other reasons? -- Supporting children and families affected by prenatal alcohol/ drug exposure (20 June 2024)

Are children struggling because of special educational needs (SEN) or other reasons? — Supporting children and families affected by prenatal alcohol/ drug exposure (20 June 2024)

發布日期: 2024-05-29

You are cordially invited to join the following online webinar: Are children struggling because of special educational needs (SEN) or other reasons? -- Supporting children and families affected by prenatal alcohol/ drug exposure Organizer: The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Supporting organization: Adoptive Families of Hong Kong Children's physical, emotional, and behavioral issues may have arisen from many factors, one of which could be SEN. However, prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs can also affect physical development and cause developmental, emotional and behavioral problems. Without considering this perspective, professionals may misjudge the situation and fail to provide the most appropriate treatment and support. This webinar aims to increase professionals' awareness of these issues and share experiences in supporting these children and families. Content: 1. Dr. Anna Cheng Wai-fun from the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital: The impact of prenatal substance exposure on child development and care 2. Dr. Erica Liu Wollin, Clinical Psychologist: Insights from professional and personal adoption experiences on the effects of prenatal substance exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) on attachment and parenting 3. Ms. Fion Lee, Service Director and Mr. Hong Ho Ching, Assistant Centre-in-charge, Enlighten Centre, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong: Support systems for affected children and families Date: June 20, 2024 (Thursday) Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Format: Webinar Target audience: Social workers serving in residential child care service, pre-primary institutions and primary schools, family service, drug treatment and rehabilitation service, relevant professionals and other interested parties Language: Cantonese, with Cantonese-English simultaneous interpretation (Sharing by Dr Erica Liu Wollin will be conducted in English)

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