Registration is now open for the 1st Annual Eastern Ontario FASD Symposium “Successfully Supporting Invisible Disabilities” . For details and registration link, go to http://www.citizenadvocacy.
To Register Contact Danielle Reynolds: hdr@bcassociatesinc.com
Presented by: Janet Carioni, Occupational Therapist and FASD Coordinator with the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program, Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa
Flyer for FASD Education Workshop
Many Canadians are living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (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 and behavioural problems emerge. In addition, FASD is often misdiagnosed or goes undiagnosed due to the complexity of symptoms. This presentation is designed to provide foundational knowledge essential when working with individuals who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol. We will explore the hidden prevalence of FASD in our society and uncover the facts about FASD. We will discuss what FASD looks like and how that impacts function in everyday life. We will provide practical strategies that the audience will be able to implement when supporting people who have (suspected of having) FASD.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will leave with evidence-based FASD knowledge.
- Participants will gain insight and better understand how having FASD impacts everyday life.
- Participants will be equipped with practical strategies to support individuals with FASD.
Flyer for FASD Education Workshop (1)
Description:
Many Canadians are living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (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 and behavioural problems emerge. In addition, FASD is often misdiagnosed or goes undiagnosed due to the complexity of symptoms. This presentation is designed to provide foundational knowledge essential when working with individuals who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol. We will explore the hidden prevalence of FASD in our society and uncover the facts about FASD. We will discuss what FASD looks like and how that impacts function in everyday life. We will provide practical strategies that the audience will be able to implement when supporting people who have (suspected of having) FASD.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will leave with evidence-based FASD knowledge.
- Participants will gain insight and better understand how having FASD impacts everyday life.
- Participants will be equipped with practical strategies to support individuals with FASD.
Registration deadline: March 20, 2017
The Halton and Hamilton FASD Parent & Caregiver Support Groups are pleased to announce ….
RJ Formanek, founder of the Facebook FASD online support group “Flying with Broken Wings” will be presenting …FASD – “It’s Complicated.”
Rarely have truer words been spoken, yet they fail to convey the real difficulties in talking about, and helping others understand the complex world of FASD. From the stigma that some feel, to the ethical restrictions of professionals, and dealing with all sides of this issue it really is complicated.
As a person living on the spectrum, R.J. Formanek looks to find common ground, where a core understanding of these complexities can lead to simpler conversations for all of us.
A later life diagnosis of FASD gave RJ Formanek a lifelong base of strategies when it came to thinking about FASD , and those who live with it. Combined with his own experience is the educational background that has allowed him to speak to many aspects of life with FASD, and be able to share these strategies while searching for holistic answers that address the needs of all who are impacted by FASD.
Note: Depending on the # of attendees, the location may change. Please ensure that you check closer to the date OR check the following meeting link http://www.hamiltonfasdsupport.ca/?page_id=17 (the link also includes location info and map)
Cost: (kind suggestion for a donation at the door to assist RJ with his travel expenses)
Single ticket donation: $5
Family ticket donation: $10
FASD Adult/Youth attending $free
Join us for this free, one hour webcast titled: FASD and the Law – A Moderated Discussion.
This moderated discussion will seek to answer questions and give expert guidance about navigating the legal system.
We will explore the special needs of a person with an FASD who is navigating the courts and the legal system, and the creative ways our panelists have overcome them or believe they can be surmounted.
AGENDA:
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MST
Speakers: Cathy Lane Goodfellow, Nicole Mizzi and Neil Weiberg
Register Here
Format: Moderated interview style discussion
Cost: FREE! Please share with your networks
Q&A: You can pose questions to the speakers through the live chat functionality
SPEAKER BIOS:
Cathy Lane Goodfellow (QC) has been a lawyer for 30 years and has spent much of that time advocating for young people in conflict with the criminal law. She provides litigation support for a not-for-profit addiction treatment centre for youth in Calgary, as well as volunteering for CFAN.
Nicole Mizzi is a registered social worker for Legal Aid Alberta’s Youth Criminal Defence Office. In addition, since 2008, she has developed and co-facilitates the FASD Justice Support Project for Youth in Calgary.
Neil Weiberg has been Crown Prosecutor or Chief Crown Prosecutor since 1984, and was appointed Queens Counsel in 2006. He was a member of the Lakeland Adult FASD multidisciplinary diagnostic team and is currently on the Canadian FASD diagnostic and training centre team with Drs. Val and Don Massey.
Previous webcasts are available on the FASD Website.
THE FASD LEARNING SERIES:
The FASD Learning Series helps individuals, caregivers, front-line workers and professionals learn more about FASD, and how to support persons with FASD. The educational sessions cover a broad range of topics and are accessible to all Albertans.
Alberta’s FASD 10-Year Strategic Plan outlines the government’s commitment to provide awareness and prevention of FASD, as well as assessment, diagnosis, and support for individuals with FASD and their caregivers. All services and activities are built on a foundation of stakeholder engagement.
Every September, International FASD Awareness Day is observed around the world to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking alcohol during the nine months of pregnancy.
The Kingston FASD Action Network invites families, agency staff and community members to attend the FASD Awareness Day Breakfast
Time: 7:30-8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and networking
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Dr. Dawns Samdup, Developmental Pediatrician,
Kids Inclusive, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Assistant Professor,
Department of Pediatrics, Queen’s University
9:15-9:30 a.m. – Informal Networking
Topic: Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
1. New Canadian guidelines for FASD diagnosis
2. FASD across the lifespan
3. What is new in FASD research?
RSVP trishn@kchc.ca NEW RSVP DATE of September 6th!
Space is limited