Organized by the NPO SafEra with the financial participation of the OPHQ

Online virtual event https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-colloque-sos-tsaf-sos-fasd-freng-152125915709

$225 for Group class of 15 to 25 students. Reserved for educational institutions, NPOs, social pediatric clinics and childcare centres.  Includes a single access that can ask questions of the speakers (the group leader) and maximum 25 simulcast access (without interaction).

FASD is a neurodevelopmental handicap, often invisible, known internationally since 1975 (ICD-9: 760.71 F.A.S.), but is slow to be recognized in Quebec. This is why SafEra is organizing a symposium to address the various needs associated with FASD. You will be able to attend the participation of several speakers including:

SPEAKERS AND GUESTS: 

• Speeches by minister (s) and deputy (s) [Ian Lafrenière, Lise Lavallée,…]
• Dr. Anne-Marie Goyette, developmental and behavioral pediatrician who will talk to us about the diagnosis of FASD and distinction from other neurodevelopmental disorder
• There will also be Ms. Francine Lussier, neuropsychologist, founder of Cenop as well as Ms. Valérie Rouby M. Ps., Neuropsychologist who will talk about the neuropsychological aspects of FASD and strategies
• You will also have the opportunity to attend various presentations including the one on effective daily strategies and interventions (school, social and others …)
• In addition to the presentation of the transition project for young adults with FASD: what young adults want presented by Hélène Courchesne and Manon Kelso, ABLE2 managers, Ontario.
•  You will also have the chance to attend the presentation of the Dream Catcher approach project presented by the (Center of Excellence on FASD NB) by Annette Cormier, B. Sc. Inf. recipients of the Claudette Bradshaw Innovator Award.

CAPSULE

• Psychotropic Medication Algorithm for FASD Dr. Mansfield Mela (MBBS, FWACP, MSc. Psych, FRCPC) presented by Colombe Turcotte, nurse and administrator member of Safera
• N.E.A.T. Clinic and Jordan’s Principle Francesca Dansereau, coordinator at the NEAT Clinic and Anny Lefebvre, coordinator of Indigenous Services at the NEAT Clinic. Founder of the clinic Dr. Caroline Zanni
• Danielle Nadeau, researcher at the CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, will present the results of the research: Prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs in babies reported in child protection at birth – The tip of the iceberg?
• Capsule on the research in progress in the laboratory of Dr. Serge McGraw, of the Center for Research in Reproduction and Fertility (CRRF) of the University of Montreal, make it possible to precisely identify the impairments induced by prenatal exposure to alcohol on young embryos.
• Capsule by Pascal Gagné, doctoral candidate at the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa, presents: FASD & Inappropriate Sexual Behavior: Strategies for Caregivers and Professionals.
• Katerine and Gabriel capsule duo: When FASD invites itself into the couple’s life!
• Mocktails recipes
  For more Information: https://colloquesostsaf.net/sosfasd

Changing the Script Flyer 2021

Changing the Script is a caregiver support program designed to help participants understand how their child(ren) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and their own previous life experiences have shaped their respective views of the world and their behaviours. Changing the Script is a facilitated group process which
encourages sharing and reflective discussions within a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.

Monday evening Starting March 1, 2021 thru to April 19th, 2021

FREE-  Thanks to funding from The Circle for Children Foundation, this offering is available at no cost

Register before February 22, 2020 by emailing fasdcts@gmail.com

Join us on SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 at 2- 4 pm EST to view the 30 minute Picture This documentary (information below) along with a live discussion panel with the photo voice participants.

This event is hosted in partnership with FASDONE Network and the Ontario Network of CAPC/CPNP project

In 2007, five women participated in a photo voice project entitled, “Picture This: Life as a Parent of Children with FASD”. The women used cameras and engaged in group discussion to describe their experiences of parenting children with FASD through pictures and narratives. The project was transformed into a photo exhibit, podcast and DVD film production. The film takes real emotions formerly described by intellect or words and turns them into powerful symbols and metaphors. Participation in the project had a lasting impact on each mother and their relationships with one another. With support from FASDONE the film was recently translated into Oji-Cree. On September 16, 2020 we will present the translated video and bring together some of the mothers, as well as the translator, to talk about their experiences.

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Note: this webinars and online events are hosted on Zoom. You will receive login information by email 1 or 2 days prior to this webinar from Sydney Bell, Network Program Lead. If you have any questions please contact sbell@carizon.ca

If you require Closed Captioning services, please send an email request to Sydney (sbell@carizon.ca) at least two weeks prior to the event.

**Please only register once using the below link and be sure to enter your email address correctly.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebTlrlYGYLxbElfOR4aE0JqNZPe3txpT2Dlqkq9DnV5zaA8w/viewform

FREE WEBINAR August 7, 2020 – 1pm EST

In order to implement best practices and improve outcomes for individuals with FASD who experience contact with the criminal justice system there is a need to characterize current experiences and needs, practices, and decision-making in these cases. Dr. McLachlan’s research team will present findings from several recent studies that aim to develop this growing evidence base. We first characterize criminal justice contact experiences among adolescents and adults with FASD using data from the Canadian FASD Database. Second, we review findings from a recently completed study evaluating FASD evidence in a review of published Canadian criminal cases. Third, we describe findings from our research characterizing the FASD knowledge, practice experiences, and training needs among forensic clinicians in Canada and internationally. Finally, we present findings from a systematic review of screening tools and approaches for identifying individuals with FASD, including specifically in justice contexts. This 90-minute presentation will be held on Friday, August 7^th, 2020, at 1:00pm EST, and will include a discussion period following the presentation.

REGISTRATION LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B-X7Pf6OQ9WBeYeC0a1qFw