Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): A Neurodevelopmental Perspective

with Dr. Meghna Rajaprakash, the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

About the Session: This talk will explain what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is, how it can affect a child’s development and behavior, and what families can do to help. We will focus on practical management strategies and helpful resources to support children and their families.

About the Speaker: Dr. Rajaprakash is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and the Medical Director of the Neurodevelopmental Clinic for Early Exposures at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her research examines how prenatal and early‑life factors shape early brain development, influencing the risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities.