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Description
Children prenatally exposed to substances tend to show some rather dramatic developmental effects
that may or may not meet criteria for ASD but need to be addressed as soon as possible to provide the
best possible future outcome. Providing the Incredible Years’ experience is important in this population,
because many of the babies and toddlers at Beyond Birth show significant neurodevelopmental
challenges including speech and language delay, hyperactivity and impulsivity and difficulty with social
reciprocity. They are difficult to parent under the best of circumstances and at high risk of abuse due to
these behaviors. By providing child development services in the place where women receive outpatient
treatment for a diagnosed substance use disorder, they are receiving guidance in a place that is safe and
familiar for them.
Referrals for developmental services often require months of waiting and anxiety about the outcome for
mothers. Women have often expressed fear that they will be blamed or judged if their child has a
developmental delay because of her substance use during pregnancy. By incorporating screening,
parenting classes and resources women need to meet basic needs for clean water, a clean home that is
heated or cooled, screening for legal service needs, and resources for transportation and employment,
we believe that women will experience decreased stress and have increased motivation to engage in her
treatment program. The Beyond Birth Clinic offers a safe environment for women to learn, grow and
heal while bonding with their children.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 7/1/19 → 6/30/20 |
Funding
- Lexington Fayette Urban County Government: $150,000.00
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