An evening to dive deeper into the world of FASD diagnosis with guest speaker Dilys Haner, PhD, C Psych at London Family Court Clinic.
DR.HANER IS A CLINICAL FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST AT THE LONDON FAMILY COURT CLINIC WHERE SHE WORKS WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, & FAMILIES. HER SPECIAL INTERESTS IN FASD AROSE FROM WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE COURT SYSTEM & LEARNING ABOUT THE OVERREPERSENTATION OF PEOPLE WITH FASD THEREIN. DR.HANER IS A COFACILITATOR OF THE FASD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP IN LONDON (A SHARED UNDERTAKING OF LFCC, MERRYMOUNT, & WAYS). SHE TAKES A HEALTHY-RELATIONSHIPS FOCUS IN ALL HER WORK, INCLUDING A RANGE OF TREATMENT, CONSULTATION, TRAINING, & ASSESSMENT SERVICES – INCLUDING FASD ASSESSMENTS ACCORDING TO THE 2016 CANADIAN GUIDELINES. SHE ALSO HAS AN ELDER RELATIVE WITH FASD WHO SHE LOVES VERY MUCH.
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
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
For more info: Contact Mary Ann Bunkowsky at FASDfasdhalton@gmail.com or 905-978-0826
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