Curriculum for Addiction Professionals > Competency 5: Continuing Care of Families Affected by FASD > 4a. Multidisciplinary Approach to Continuing Care

Please Select One 1. Competency Description 2. Pretest 3. Learning Objectives 4. Clinical and Environmental Stabilization for Clients with an FASD or Possible FASD 4a. Multidisciplinary Approach to Continuing Care 5. Continuing Care for Clients with an FASD or Possible FASD 5a. One-on-One Counseling and Structured Group Involvement 5b. Treatment Plan Development 6. Relapse Prevention 6a. Community Referrals 6b. Employment 7. Continuing Care Services for Clients with Children with an FASD or Possible FASD 7a. Multidisciplinary Approach to Continuing Care 7b. Counseling and Structured Group Involvement 7c. Potential Risks for Child Abuse in Families 7d. Treatment Plan Development 7e. Value of a Mentor and Support Group Network 7f. Ongoing Case Management 8. Continuing Care Issues for Families with an Individual with an FASD 8a. Role of Family in Preventing Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies 8b. Access to Services 8c. Access to Services-What Families Need 9. Issues Related to Professional Values and Ethics 10. Matching Activity 11. Posttest 12. References

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Competence 5: Continuing Care of Families Affected by FASD

Clinical and Environmental Stabilization for Clients with an FASD or Possible FASD, Continued

Multidisciplinary Approach to Continuing Care

A single service system cannot address all the needs of individuals with an FASD.  An array of services may be needed from multiple systems, including:

• Housing, which can be very difficult to find for adults with an FASD and may require assistance from State agencies on disabilities and housing
• Vocational rehabilitation and related services, such as transportation and job coaches
• Financial services, such as Supplemental Security Income and appointment of a financial guardian or representative payee
• Medical care and related services, such as physical and occupational therapy
• Substance abuse and mental health services, to address ongoing recovery issues and any co-occurring disorders
• Education, including individualized education plan (IEP) coordination and school-based services related to recovery (e.g., counseling)
• Developmental disabilities
• Child welfare, for children and youth who are in foster care
• Justice system, in cases where individuals have been ordered by a court to participate in a treatment program
• Legal services

Other services may include life skills building, money management, and health education.

Service linkages are essential for effective substance abuse treatment and ongoing recovery for people with an FASD. Treatment providers need to identify the ancillary services available for their clients and know how to access those services. Some clients with an FASD may be in disability programs. Addiction professionals should be aware of the various approaches used by these programs and know how to collaborate with them. For example, addiction professionals should, within the confines of confidentiality restrictions and informed consent, share client information with other programs.

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