Upcoming Events

Crime Prevention Ottawa Sept. 21  “Join us to learn about the challenge of ABI [Aquired Brain Injury] and FASD and to talk about innovative approaches…”  Dr. Angela Colantonio, researcher ABI Respondents: Isaiah Boylan, Janet Carioni

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Crime Prevention Ottawa
Connecting on Disability and Abuse
Brain Injury Canada
Citizen Advocacy

Speaker Series Invitation

Behind Bars: Brain Injury and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in our Justice System

Our society’s understanding of crime, of guilt and innocence, of following rules, is based on the idea that our brains are all functioning in the same way. But what happens when a brain is injured, either before birth through exposure to alcohol or after birth through an acquired brain injury? Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), are significantly over represented in our prison populations. Join us to learn about the challenge of ABI and FASD and to talk about innovative approaches to service provision that can help. Dr. Colantonio is researcher leading important groundwork around the need for a longer-term approach to meet the changing needs of those living with the affects of brain injury, as well as the shortage and inconsistency of rehabilitation services across the country.

Coffee at 9:30 am, program starts at 10:00 am
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Angela Colantonio – Researcher, University of Toronto and Board Member, Brain Injury Canada

Respondents:
Isaiah Boylan, Ottawa resident with lived experience
Janet Carioni, Citizen Advocacy Ottawa, Functionability Rehabilitation Services

Chair:
Councillor Jeff Leiper, Crime Prevention Ottawa Board Member

R.S.V.P. to Crime Prevention Ottawa at cpo@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424 ext. 25393.

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FASD – Community Partners Info Session Invitational Flyer for Oct 12 2017 (1)Presented by the
Fetal Alcohol Resource Program,
Citizen Advocacy Ottawa

What is the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program?
Throughout Ontario, there is no strong, comprehensive system of inter-related, complimentary services and supports for individuals and their families affected by FASD. The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program aims to change this through education, community leadership development and community navigation.

About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Many Canadians are living with FASD. Although FASD is present from birth, individuals are often not diagnosed until later in life when symptoms related to learning challenges and a range of social problems emerge.

We are offering a two-hour training session to build awareness for professionals, families and friends supporting people with FASD.

You will have the opportunity to learn the basics about what FASD is, how to recognize it, the prevalence in our society and some of the challenges individuals face when they are prenatally exposed to alcohol. We will also share strategies to create success and have a Q & A session.

Tanya Eichler: Tanya is an FASD Coordinator for the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program in Ottawa. In addition, Tanya has a private counseling practice where she focuses on individuals and families who have experienced trauma including prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol. Prior to living in Ottawa, Tanya worked for B.C.’s ground-breaking FASD Keyworker program.

Nancy Lockwood: Nancy is Program Manager for Ottawa’s Fetal Alcohol Resource Program. Nancy has a background in education, with a specialty in supporting and advocating for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Both Tanya and Nancy are members of the FASD Coalition of Ottawa, and Nancy is a founding member of the FASD Enrichment Fund.

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE BEGIN TO BUILD A LOCAL COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

Ideal for: professionals, caregivers & individuals with lived experience

Myles Himmelreich is a well-known motivational speaker on FASD…

Part 1: Foster Care and School
Sensory Sensitivities
What works?
What’s really going on?

Part 2: Leaving Home
Misunderstood by Justice
Navigating the world
How do you find purpose?

Part 3: Resiliency
Mental Health
Accepting yourself
How do you get there?

Part 4: The Process
FASD: a full body diagnosis

Personal growth; Strengths and limitations
*registration at 8:30 am
*breakfast and lunch provided

FASD Finding Purpose Workshop Flyer

Myles Himmelreich in London- Registration Form

Afternoon Myles Session

Join Myles Himmelreich while he shares examples, stories and personal reflections to illustrate what works and what doesn’t work, when supporting an individual with FASD. This three hour workshop is designed for those who work with, support or provide care for individuals with FASD.

Brought to you by the Niagara FASD Coalition .

Please mail payment in advance to: The Niagara FASD Coalition c/o Family Counselling Centre

FASD November 17, 2017

A neuro-behavioural, or brain-based, approach to addressing FASD will be introduced. This approach provides a practical structure for intervening in challenging behaviours and creating the conditions for their prevention. Over 1.5 days, we will move beyond describing behavioural symptoms to understanding the link between brain (dys)function and behavioural symptoms. This lens helps explain how many good techniques are a poor fit with the cognitive abilities of those affected by FASD. Case examples will, along with lecture, discussion and application of exercises be used to illustrate how, over time and across developmental stages, this approach has proven effective at home, in school and in the community.

*** BONUS *** Attendees of the Nov. 17 event are welcome to participate in an additional session with Diane Malbin (no charge). Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: 30 Isabella Street, 7th Fl.

Presented by the Toronto FASD coordinating network

Free for Parents and caregivers of children, youth, and adults with FASD.

Registration fee is funded by the Circle for Children Foundation. Please register by December 4, 2017

9:30-10:30- Lived Experience Panel

10:30-12:30- Common Sensory Integration Challenges in Individuals with FASD, including a discussion on recommendations, equipment, and adaptive devices for addressing these sensory differences.

Presenter: Madiha Sultan Occupational Therapist, Adult Program, Surrey Place Centre, Toronto.

12:30-1:30: Lunch

1:30-3:30- Sleep Challenges will focus on the function of sleep, what goes wrong when sleep is bad, and how sleep evaluation and treatment has drastically changed for patients with FASD, based upon recent research.

Presenter: Dr. Colin Shapiro Professor of Psychiatry and Ophthalmology at University of Toronto; Director, Youthdale Child and Adolescence Sleep Centre; Medical Director Sleep and Alertness Clinic, Bay Street, Toronto; Director International Sleep Clinic, Parry Sound.

3:30-4:30:  Nutrition & Diet children with FASD have unique nutrition needs, but making positive changes to eating can be challenging. This presentation will summarize current evidence on nutrition needs and focus on practical methods to improve your child’s eating.

Presenter: Alyson Martinez, Registered Dietician, Senior Director, Clinical Services, Pediatric Clinic St. Michaels Hospital, & member of Boomerang Health Pediatric Clinic, Toronto.

FASD Flyer (3)

FASD workshop-open training 2018 MRFor community members, social services and mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will:
·      Have a good understanding of FASD
·      Be current with the latest research
·      Identify red flags to recognize a person with FASD
·      Be knowledgeable of best practices to support individuals with FASD
·      Recognize the complex relationship between FASD, mental health, attachment and trauma
·      Have knowledge to implement strategies to support individuals with FASD through their lifespan