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SUMMARY:Dear Behavioral Analyst\, ABA Can Work for FASD Too
DESCRIPTION:Live Interactive Online Training offered on Zoom \nDate:  Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\nTime:  1:00 – 2:30 pm EST ( 12:00-1:30pm CT\, 11-12:30pm MT\, 10-11:30am PST)\nCost: $10 (no CEs)\, $25 with BCBA/BCaBA CEU\, $25 with LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and CMSW \nABA can be effective for FASD\, but only when we adapt our clinical approach to work with\, rather than against\, the FASD brain. \nTraining Description:\n \nEven a well-written behavior plan can fail when the intervention model mismatches the client’s neurology. Standard ABA protocols\, largely calibrated around autistic learning profiles\, run into significant friction when applied to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This training identifies where those breakdowns occur\, giving BCBAs and BCaBAs clear adaptations so the protocol fits the client. With prevalence estimates at 1 in 20\, most clinicians are already serving clients with FASD\, even if listed under a different primary diagnosis. ABA can be highly effective for FASD\, but it requires a shifted clinical lens. This course provides practical modifications to make core ABA strategies brain-based\, ensuring therapy works with the FASD brain instead of against it. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify where traditional ABA procedures fail clients with FASD\, and reframe these breakdowns through a brain-based lens.\nTailor a standard ABA behavior support plan for a client with FASD.\nAudit a case study and reconstruct the intervention plan to align with the client’s FASD profile.\nFacilitate a true caregiver collaboration model to translate clinical FASD adaptations into realistic\, home-based support strategies.\n\n\nPresenters: \nSydney Finkenbine\, M.Ed.\, BCBA\, LBA\, COBA \nSydney is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)\, former foster parent to teens\, many of whom were impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)\, and the co-founder of ALL Integrated YOU\, a program committed to accessible\, lifelong and local support. She also serves as the Behavioral Health Director at CAMP – A FASD Community\, where she leads a dedicated team to create supportive\, enriching experiences that help youth have the best week of their lives. Sydney is deeply committed to trauma-informed care\, family collaboration\, and elevating the voices of those with lived experience. \nOriginally from Chicago and now a proud Michigander\, Sydney loves spending time with her wife\, son\, and their two pups. Together\, they enjoy exploring local cuisine\, discovering new walking trails\, and learning new board games. \nEmma Thomas\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA \nEmma is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and co-founder of ALL Integrated YOU. With over 18 years of experience\, she has worked with individuals with disabilities in a wide range of settings. Emma is dedicated to achieving meaningful\, person-centered outcomes and is passionate about using evidence-based practices to enhance quality of life and foster independence for the individuals and families she supports. \nOriginally born in Finland\, Emma now lives in Michigan with her husband\, their baby daughter\, and their dog. In her free time\, she enjoys discovering new restaurants\, spending time with family\, and traveling.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/dear-behavioral-analyst-aba-can-work-for-fasd-too/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliates,Education and Schools,FASD Intervention,Open to the Public,Training
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SUMMARY:Change the Environment\, Transform the Outcome:  Supportive Strategies for Growth and Success in Neurodiverse Kids\, Teens and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Grounded in decades of combined lived experience raising children with FASD into young adulthood and years of professional training\, coaching\, mentoring\, and conferences\, this training offers a practical\, compassionate look at what truly supports neurodiverse children and the caregivers who love them. Participants will explore how the emotional and sensory atmosphere of the home influences behavior\, including the surprising impact of walls\, kitchens\, and visual spaces on regulation. Through real-life examples and FASD-informed strategies\, presenters will guide attendees from “won’t” to “can’t\,” helping caregivers and professionals reduce conflict\, increase understanding\, and create calmer homes and community settings through intentional planning and realistic expectations. \n 
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/change-the-environment-transform-the-outcome-supportive-strategies-for-growth-and-success-in-neurodiverse-kids-teens-and-young-adults/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Events,FASD Intervention,Open to the Public,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Florida Training Center Institute":MAILTO:training@thefloridacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Support Families Raising Children with FASD
DESCRIPTION:When a child has a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)\, the impact extends far beyond parents and caregivers. Grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, siblings\, family friends\, and community members often want to help but may struggle to understand why traditional parenting approaches do not seem to work or why families make certain decisions or why caregivers sometimes appear overwhelmed\, anxious\, frustrated\, or emotionally exhausted. \nThis webinar provides a practical introduction to FASD\, helping participants understand how prenatal alcohol exposure affects brain development\, behavior\, learning\, memory\, emotional regulation\, and daily functioning. Participants will gain insight into the realities of raising a child with an invisible brain injury and learn why many common assumptions about behavior can lead to misunderstanding and judgment. \nParticipants will also explore the often-unseen impact FASD has on caregivers and family systems. Raising a child with FASD frequently requires coordinating across educational\, medical\, mental health\, disability\, and social service systems while continually advocating for supports that may be difficult to access. Over time\, these demands can contribute to chronic stress\, caregiver fatigue\, strained relationships\, social isolation\, and emotional exhaustion. Understanding these realities can help family members and friends respond with empathy rather than assumptions about what families “should” be doing. \nMost importantly\, attendees will discover meaningful ways to support loved ones affected by FASD. Through real-life examples and practical suggestions\, participants will learn how to become part of a family’s support system\, strengthen relationships\, reduce isolation\, and provide support that is grounded in understanding\, empathy\, and realistic expectations.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/how-to-support-families-raising-children-with-fasd/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliates,Education and Schools,FASD Intervention,Open to the Public,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Florida Training Center Institute":MAILTO:training@thefloridacenter.org
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