“Neuropsychology Takes a Look at Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)” will be the topic of a free two-hour training presented by CASA of Ventura County on February 20th, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Dr. Ann Simun, PsyD, will be presenting new information about the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome and therapies to mitigate impacts on the growing child. Dr. Simun has been working professionally with children with learning and behavioral challenges since 1989. She is a licensed psychologist with a specialization in neuropsychology. Dr. Simun conducts neuropsychological and psycho-educational assessment, expert witness and consultation services, and formal observations.

CASA of Ventura County recruits, screens, trains and supervises community volunteers who become sworn officers of the Court and advocate for one of the children in Ventura County’s foster care system who has been appointed by the Juvenile Dependency Judge to the CASA Program. Each year over 500 children removed from their families due to child abuse or neglect. CASA’s 140 volunteers advocate for about 200 of the 1,200 children in the foster care system until a safe, permanent home can be found. CASA volunteers are required to complete at least 12 hours of In-Service Training each year to keep current on changing trends in child development, the legal system and other matters affecting foster care.

The training is free to CASA volunteers and the public. For more information contact Bernadette@casaofventuracounty.org or call 805.389.3120.