Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Strategies and Supports in Birth-10yo
Presented by Heidi Miller, M.S. CCC-SLP

Course Description
This course will explore the presentation of NAS in newborns all the way to school age. From feeding issues that arise soon after birth, to language delays in toddlerhood, and then behavioral challenges in a structured school setting, this population is frequently seen on a speech-language pathologist’s caseload. This course provides immediately applicable ideas and […]Meet Your Presenter

Accreditation
- This program is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, (Introductory Level; Professional Area).

Course Details
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify feeding difficulties for these infants and strategies to support functional feeding.
- Define clinically applicable ways to best support this population in early language development.
- Describe how this diagnosis can manifest in school-age.
- List cultural competencies and responsiveness needed to effectively create partnerships with these patients' families/caregivers.
Time-ordered Agenda
- 0:00 - Overview of NAS diagnosis
- 0:10 - Feeding difficulties at birth and in early intervention setting with strategies
- 0:25 - Early language development challenges for NAS and ways to change the trajectory
- 0:40 - Manifestation of NAS as a child moves through structured school setting and and treatment strategies
- 0:50 - Highlight roles of caregivers and how to empower in this population
- 0:55 - Q/A
- 1:00 - End course + quiz
Instructional Level
Introductory
Information is geared to practitioners with little or no knowledge of the subject matter. Focus is on providing general introductory information.
Target Audience
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Instructor Financial Disclosures
- Presenter is being paid by Therapy Insights to prepare and present this course.
- Presenter is a salaried employee at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital.
Instructor Non-financial Disclosures
- None.
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