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
DO YOU HAVE A SISTER OR BROTHER WITH FASD? Join our workshop
Sponsored by The Toronto FASD Network and funded by Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services A two part workshop providing an opportunity for siblings, to talk about their experiences growing up with a sister(s) or brother(s) affected by FASD.
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 6, 2021
TIME:10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
WHERE: Virtual- Zoom
WHO
- Only siblings without FASD to attend
- Recommended for ages 12 and older
WHAT :
- Talk with other people about what it is like growing up with a sister or brother with FASD.
- 3 young adults with siblings with FASD will share their stories.
- Jan Hatanaka will talk about ways to deal with what siblings experience.
All conversations will be held in confidence.
Please register by Monday, Feb22, 2021 By e-mailing hutchings.richards@sympatico.ca
DO YOU HAVE A SISTER OR BROTHER WITH FASD? Join our workshop
Sponsored by The Toronto FASD Network and funded by Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services A two part workshop providing an opportunity for siblings, to talk about their experiences growing up with a sister(s) or brother(s) affected by FASD.
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 6, 2021
TIME:10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
WHERE: Virtual- Zoom
WHO
- Only siblings without FASD to attend
- Recommended for ages 12 and older
WHAT :
- Talk with other people about what it is like growing up with a sister or brother with FASD.
- 3 young adults with siblings with FASD will share their stories.
- Jan Hatanaka will talk about ways to deal with what siblings experience.
All conversations will be held in confidence.
Please register by Monday, Feb22, 2021 By e-mailing hutchings.richards@sympatico.ca
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
Webinar – FASD A Whole-Body Diagnosis Hosted by Surrey Place on Sept 27 at 1 pm EDT.
This webinar focuses on the physical health impacts associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. Too often, these impacts are undiagnosed and have significant consequences on a person’s quality of life and life expectancy, even at a very young age. Things such as bone, heart, joint, back, chest, feet, vision issues, mental health etc. These issues left unaddressed put can put a significant strain on health care, education and social support systems.
Keynote speaker is renowned international trainer, motivational speaker and consultant Myles Himmelreich. This will be followed by a panel discussion and 30 minute Q and A session.
This webinar is based on newer research lead by Myles and a team of self-advocates from 2017, therefore not a lot of people have had an opportunity to hear the results or understand the significant health issues many people with FASD face. I’m so happy we have an opportunity to shed more light on this area.
Please feel free to ask me any questions and share the flyer with anyone you feel could be supported in knowing more about this area (including social services, health professionals, education services, families and youth). This event is open to anyone who can register.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 18TH, 2021 for the 12th Annual Anishinabek G7 FASD Online Conference: History to Hope: Understanding the impacts of intergenerational and prenatal trauma to help build success.
September 28th & 29th; 8:45 am – 4:30 PM
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