Summary:
Don’t miss this opportunity to come and learn more about FASD and how we can work together to remove barriers and improve the quality of life for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Keynote speakers Judy Pakozdy and her son Matthew will share what they have learned and how to support success for individuals living with FASD.
Summary of Speakers / Presentation:
• Sheilah Laffan – “Opening Yoga /Mindfullness”
• Flora Ennis, Nicole Schween, Michelle Ennis and Michael O’Riordan (Woodview) – “Camp Unity: Junior Leadership Program for Youth with FASD“
• Presenters TBA – “The Halton FASD Collaborative Experience /Supporting Community Change ”
• Brendan Pooran (Pooran Law) – “Estate Planning and Disability Trusts”
• Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan (CanFASD) – “A Canadian FASD Snapshot: CanFASD and the National FASD Database”
• Matthew Pakozdy “We’re just different”
• Lisa Colombo and Staff Sgt. Brenna Bonn “FASD Waterloo – REACH For It”
• Judy Pakozdy (Parent/Advocate) – “This Is Us”
• Savanna Pietrantonio – “Having a Loving Relationship with your child”. Savanna will also share her impactful presentation on her lived experience with FASD as presented to Minister Smith MCCSS
Event Flyer: FASD Conference Flyer 2019 RBG
Event Agenda: Agenda
To Register: please use the following Eventbrite link CLICK HERE
A panel discussion with Sheila Burns. Sheila has been an FASD instructor, coach and consultant since 2002. Sheila is a strong advocate for improving the way FASD is addressed at local levels where those with FASD live, learn and work.
Also included on the panel:
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Police officer-Constable Shannon Agowissa
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Lawyer – Killian May
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Court Worker from CMHA- Julie Lavictoire
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Addiction worker – Lisa Lurz, Nipissing First Nation
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Probation Officer-Lon Kimsa
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An experienced parent – to be confirmedPanel October 24-2019 (1)
About this Event- Morning snack and lunch provided.
November 8, 2019 9:00 am-3:30 pm
November 15, 2019 9:00 am-3:30 pm
**Must be available to attend both days.**
FASD Tools, Training and Discussion Lindsay ON November 2019
One-day workshop at the Cineplex Cinemas Courtney Park in Mississauga.
(registration begins at 8:15 am).
Description: An opportunity for parents, caregivers and others who work with people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to gain a deeper understanding of the physiological roots of challenging behavior. Participants will leave with a comprehensive framework into which your best practices already fit, and some wildly practical strategies for bringing your hunches and assessments to life.
About the speaker: Karmen is certified in Applied Behaviour Analysis, has 20 years of experience in the field of behavioural therapy, and is the author of the FASD Learning Series Toolkit. She is a former member of the FASD Speakers Bureau and is currently a Behavior Consultant to the school district in Salmon Arm, B.C.
SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP TO HAVE:
• Have access to a FASD worker and a social worker
• Gain an understanding of the FASD brain and challenges associated with it
• Learn about what causes FASD and how prevalent it is in our population
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Parents/caregivers/guardians of children and/or youth with confirmed or suspected FASD who are under the age of 18 or between
the ages of 18 and 21, and still in school
• Must be a current resident of the Region of Peel
An evening event focusing on a nutritional approach to FASD with Eryn Darling, registered Holistic Nutritionist and Child and Youth Care Practitioner.
FASD Conference Flyer 2020
Date: Thursday March 26, 2020
Time: 9am-4pm
Registration/Doors Open 8am
Presentation Starts 9am
Location: Oakville Conference &
Banquet Centre
Cost: $100 for Professionals
$75 for Parents/Caregivers
Lunch and Snacks will be provided
To register, please visit rockevents.ca
If you have any questions, please contact
Sue Brooks at sueb@rockonline.ca
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 7th, 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
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
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