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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Strategies for Supporting

January 23, 2017 By fasd-admin

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Tickets
When:
February 28, 2017 – March 1, 2017 all-day
2017-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
2017-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Where:
Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
5400 Dixie Rd
Mississauga, ON L4W 4T4
Canada
Cost:
Price: 375.00 (*early rate) 420.00 (regular rate) *early rate expires February 06, 2017
Ontario event

Feb. 28 – Mar 01 Mississauga CTRI Trainer Nathan Gerbrandt MSW, RSW
https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/workshops/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-mississauga2017/
Feb 28 – Mar 01, 2017 (9 AM – 4 PM)

ABOUT THE TRAINER
Nathan Gerbrandt, MSW, RSW
Nathan holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Registered Social Worker. He is the Director of Training for CTRI and works with organizations and communities through a needs assessment process of identifying the best resources and training to meet their needs. Nathan also provides leadership in developing and managing CTRI trainers and course content. Prior to this role he coordinated service delivery and rehabilitation planning for repeat offenders with a diagnosis. Nathan has refined skills in risk management and collaborative treatment planning for people in conflict with the law. In addition, he possesses specialty in the areas of disability services, case management and working with people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Nathan is the author of CTRI’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Strategies for Supporting workshop. He is an engaging presenter who uses an

Workshop Outline

The FASD Umbrella
The Brain and FASD
Stigma and Prevention – Myths and Realities
Primary Characteristics – Clues to a Poor Fit
Strengths
Nothing Works Without a Relationship!
Promoting FASD Awareness
Adaptations Areas
Processing Information “Handle with Care”
Abstract Thought “Behind the Scenes”
Change
Understanding Cause and Effect
Impulsivity
The Body/Brain Link
Senses: Sensitivities and Seeking
Executive Functioning: “Mission Control”
Chronological Age vs. Developmental Age
Team Based Support
Case Study Reviews

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for school personnel, social service and health care professionals, counsellors, parents and anyone seeking a better understanding of FASD.

Method of Delivery
Lecture, video, case study exercises and small group discussions

Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

Have a basic understanding of brain differences of FASD.
Recognize defensive behaviour clues that are symptoms of a brain injury.
Identify best approaches to fostering self-awareness and resiliency for people affected by FASD.
Understand multiple practical adaptation strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
Develop an individualized support plan that incorporates strategies, strengths, relationship and team based supports.

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