National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center

Dates:

February 21, 2006,
March 22, 2006,
April 19, 2006, and
May 25, 2006

Details:

2006 Teleconference Series

The seminars are 90-minute structured telephone conferences. Prior to the teleconference, registered participants receive a packet of material via email which includes: instructions for accessing the call, an agenda, biographical information about the speaker, a participant roster, and other handouts. The registration fee for these seminars is $25 for each session or $75 for the series. All of the teleconferences are scheduled for 11:00am - 12:30pm Pacific Time.

Infants Exposed Prenatally to Methamphetamines: Developmental Effects and Effective Interventions
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Rizwan Shah, MD
Medical Director
Child Abuse Program
Blank Children's Hospital
Des Moines, IA

Women who use methamphetamines during pregnancy expose their children to potentially harmful effects at a critical period of neurological and physical development. Dr. Shah will discuss her research findings on the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure on children, as witnessed in her clinic. This presentation will also outline how to develop treatment plans to provide effective developmentally and age appropriate interventions with these children and their families.

Handouts:

• Children: The Real Victims of Meth Exposure
• Pregnancy and Infant Outcome Study
• Drug Endangered Children

For more information and to register