FASD VIDEOS and More!
VIDEOS **
FASD Overview Dr. Renee Turchi, M.D., MPH, FAAP, is the medical director of the Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at the St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. In the following video, Dr. Turchi provides an excellent overview of FASD to include symptoms, prognosis, and help available to those who receive the diagnosis. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Overview by Renee Turchi, M.D, MPH, FAAP
For additional educational videos related to FASD, we recommend viewing the following series by Dan Dubovsky, MSW, an internationally recognized leader in the field. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by Dan Dubovsky, MSW
FASD Awareness On-Campus
Mary Culshaw, Ph.D., OTR-L, is an Associate Professor at Moravian University in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program. Professor Culshaw describes multiple opportunities to include topics related to FASD across curricula. Watch this video to explore FASD's impact across the subject matter. Including the Topic of FASD Into Your Classroom by Mary Culshaw, Ph.D., OTR-:
Karlie Brogan, Occupational Therapy Student, is enrolled in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at Moravian University. She is currently working with Professor Culshaw to design and implement a student-led awareness campaign related to FASD at Moravian this year. Watch this video to learn about Karlie's experience and explore ways that you may develop a similar program at your own college/university. Peer Education and Awareness at Moravian by Karlie Brogan
Kurt Dunkel, MS - LPC, is the Program Coordinator of the Connection AOD Program at Shippensburg University. In his video, Kurt talks about Shippensburg's Peer Education Team and how they support both the student body and the community through education and prevention programming related to substance misuse. During the upcoming academic year, the Peer Education Team will be expanding their work to include awareness of FASD. Watch this video to learn more about Peer Education Teams and how they can impact your school and the community in which you live, work, and learn. Peer Education on Campus and In the Community by Kurt Dunkel, MS-LPC
Brittney McCarthy, BSW, is the Peer Education Coordinator at Shippensburg University. In her video, Brittney discusses the steps her team has taken toward implementing awareness programming related to FASD with the existing Peer Education Team. Watch this video to learn the steps you might take to start your own Peer Education Team. Peer Education Training by Brittney McCarthy, BSW
CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION
Moravian University Program: Mary Culshaw, Ph.D., OTR-L culshawm@moravian.edu
Shippensburg University Program: Kurt Dunkel, MS - LPC KADunkel@ship.edu
Brittney McCarthy, BSW bmccarthy@pacounties.org
Lisa Verbos, LPC, BCBA | Drug & Alcohol Program Analyst, Division of Prevention & Intervention Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs One Penn Center, 5th Floor 2601 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717.736.7497| Fax: 717.214.1939 lverbos@pa.govwww.ddap.pa.gov