Please join us for the following free online webinar, all are welcome:
Date: June 20, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Format: 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, drug and substance exposure before and during pregnancy (including recreational, illicit, some prescription drugs, as well as alcohol and smoking) can have a significant impact on the developing fetus and can also affect physical development and cause long term developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Without considering this perspective, parents and professionals may misjudge the situation and fail to provide the most appropriate treatment and support. This webinar aims to increase parents' and professionals' awareness of these issues and share experiences in supporting 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
Target audience: ALL ARE WELCOME. Parents. Social workers serving in residential child care services, pre-primary institutions and primary schools, family services, drug treatment, and rehabilitation services, relevant professionals, and other interested parties.
Language: Cantonese, with Cantonese-English simultaneous interpretation
(Sharing by Dr Erica Liu Wollin will be conducted in English)
