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SUMMARY:The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration by The Florida Center and Proof Alliance\, this webinar will explore the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on child development\, learning\, and behavior. Designed for healthcare professionals\, nurses\, public health workers\, health educators\, social workers\, community health workers\, doulas\, and anyone providing prenatal care\, the training highlights the importance of screening and documentation to guide effective support. It includes practical examples\, questions\, and protocols to help connect families with appropriate resources and services.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/the-importance-of-screening-for-prenatal-alcohol-exposure-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Events,Education and Schools,FASD Intervention,Open to the Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250924T171834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171834Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking ABA: Supporting Brain-Based Differences (FASD) with Compassion and Science
DESCRIPTION:Examines ABA limitations for FASD\, stressing the importance of brain-based understanding \nThis training offers a compassionate\, brain-based perspective on using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)\, providing a foundational overview\, practical strategies\, and addressing common challenges and misconceptions—especially the idea that ABA is only for autism. Families\, educators\, service providers\, and ABA professionals will gain the tools and understanding needed to make informed\, individualized decisions and better support neurodiverse learners. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nImplement ABA strategies that incorporate slower pacing\, visuals\, and relationship-based supports for children with FASD.\nAlign ABA approaches with the neurological needs of children\, emphasizing flexibility and executive function.\n\nEquip caregivers to advocate for compassionate\, FASD-informed ABA services.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\nSydney Finkenbine\, M.Ed .\, BCBA\, LBA\, COBA \nSydney Finkenbine is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)\, former foster parent to teens affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)\, and co-founder of ALL Integrated YOU\, a program focused on lifelong\, accessible support. She is also the Behavioral Health Director at CAMP – A FASD Community\, where she leads a team creating enriching\, supportive experiences for youth. Passionate about trauma-informed care and family collaboration\, Sydney also values elevating lived experience. \nEmma Thomas\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\, 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 supported individuals with disabilities across diverse settings. Emma is committed to person-centered outcomes and uses evidence-based practices to promote independence and improve quality of life for individuals and their families. \n\n\n 
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/rethinking-aba-supporting-brain-based-differences-fasd-with-compassion-and-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:FASD Intervention,Open to the Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250805T114732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T114732Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Support for Individuals with FASD: Foundations in the Towards Healthy Outcomes Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:The foundational training introduces participants to the Towards Healthy Outcomes curriculum developed by Dr. Jacqueline Pei.  Designed for those working with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)\, the session provides an overview of the THO framework\, its guiding principles\, and its application across the lifespan. The goal is to build a solid understanding of the model\, setting the stage for more in-depth exploration in future sessions. \nLearning Objectives:  1. Gain an overview of the structure and purpose of the THO curriculum\, including its holistic\, lifespan-focused approach to supporting individuals with FASD.  2. Learn about the three foundational beliefs of the curriculum: a developmental perspective\, a strengths-based and empowering approach\, and the influence of interactive systems. 3. Prepares participants for future training by outlining how the THO framework can be used to create individualised\, supportive strategies across various life domains. \nPresenter: Jacqueline Pei\, R. Psych.\, PhD\nDr. Jacqueline Pei is a Professor in School and Clinical Child Psychology and an Assistant Clinical Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.  With over 20 years as a Registered Psychologist\, her work focuses on supporting healthy outcomes for marginalized youth through research and community partnerships.  She began her career in forensic counseling and now leads projects on child development and neuropsychology.  Learn more about her work at: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/accert \n 
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/lifelong-support-for-individuals-with-fasd-foundations-in-the-towards-healthy-outcomes-curriculum/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250808T143715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T143715Z
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SUMMARY:FASD Changemakers: Their Journey and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Challenges and Changes:  The Story of How the FASD Changmakers Came to Be and Do What They Do”\nTwenty years ago\, two adults with FASD came together to challenge the system’s status quo.  They decided to do something no one really thought people with FASD could do – change the message because if they didn’t …. who would?  Because it is what you DO with your experience that changes things… NOT the experience itself.  Today\, they number 16 core leadership members in what is now the Adult Leadership Collaborative (ALC) of FASD Changemakers and lead the work that is changing the direction and thinking in the field of FASD.  As they say\, “FASD is an origin story; it is NOT a destination.” So\, this is the story of how it all came to be\, what are the lessons learned\, how does it work\, and like all those stories thought to be fairy tales\, begins with “Once Upon a Time”….  Presenters are Adult Leadership Committee (ALC) FASD Changemakers CJ Lutke from Vancouver\, and Maggie May from Ireland.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-changemakers-their-journey-and-impact/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250623T220422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T220602Z
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SUMMARY:FASD Impact Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join advocates\, clinicians\, researchers\, and professionals from around the country for three days of advocacy\, action\, collaboration\, and community from September 15 to 17\, 2025\, in Washington\, DC. Impact Week is your opportunity to use your voice to give FASD a seat at the table. Through workshops\, advocacy\, and symposiums\, we will empower the community to envision a brighter future for people with FASD and gather at Capitol Hill to educate our legislators on this “not rare” disability. 2025 What to Expect – Impact Week \nImpact Week is FREE for all attendees.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-impact-week-2025/
LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Washington\, Dupont Circle\, 2121 P St NW\,\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliates,FASD United,FASD United Event,Open to the Public
ORGANIZER;CN="FASD United":MAILTO:affiliate@fasdunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250808T143651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T143651Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling Technology: Navigating Safety for Neurodiverse Kids in the Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies to help neurodiverse and trauma-affected children navigate online safety and digital challenges.\nWho else misses the days before parenting came with digital dilemmas?  Technology safety is a concern for all families\, but even more so for those raising children with trauma histories or neurodiverse needs.  These children may be more vulnerable to the risks of the online world\, including overstimulation\, unsafe interactions\, and difficulty with boundaries.  In this session\, we’ll explore why digital spaces can be especially tricky for these kids and provide caregivers with practical\, effective strategies to support online safety\, healthy tech habits\, and open communication.  Learning Objectives: Gain insight into why children with trauma histories or neurodiversity often face greater difficulties with technology.  Learn effective strategies to enhance online safety for children. Develop techniques for having meaningful and constructive conversations with children about technology use.  Presenter:  Barb Clark is the Director of Training at Families Rising and head coach of the International FASD Caregiver Kickstart program.  She is the parent of five young children\, including one diagnosed with FASD.  In April 2025\, Barb herself was also diagnosed with FASD\, bringing personal insight and authenticity to her work.  Barb specializes in training and coaching on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)\, with a focus on challenging behaviours such as raging\, lying\, and stealing.  Her presentations blend practical strategies with humor\, honesty\, and lived experience.  A graduate of the University of Minnesota in Youth Development\, Barb is passionate about changing systems and shifting mindsets.  Her first book\, Raising Kinds and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family Thrive\, will be published on October 21\, 2025.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/tackling-technology-navigating-safety-for-neurodiverse-kids-in-the-digital-world/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250731T175246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T175246Z
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SUMMARY:Growing with Care: FASD in Early Learning Environments
DESCRIPTION:This training introduces participants to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its complex effects on young children.  Through real-life examples and practical strategies\, we’ll explore how FASD impacts learning\, behavior\, and social-emotional development and how early childhood environments can be adapted to better meet the needs of affected children.  With a strong focus on understanding\, compassion\, and inclusion\, this session empowers participants to shift from managing behaviors to supporting brain-based needs. FASD is often misunderstood\, yet it affects more children than many other developmental disorders.  In early learning settings\, children with FASD may struggle with behaviors that are misinterpreted as oppositional or inattentive\, when in reality they are signals of an underlying brain-based disability.  By gaining a deeper understanding and adopting proven strategies\, professionals can improve classroom dynamics\, build stronger relationships\, and promote better long-term outcomes for children with FASD.  Creating environments that work with a child’s brain rather than against it is not only possible\, it’s essential.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/growing-with-care-fasd-in-early-learning-environments/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250512T201850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201850Z
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SUMMARY:Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Family has developed an evidence-based\, specialized training aimed at increasing child welfare professionals’ knowledge of prenatal substance exposure and enhancing their confidence in supporting affected children and their foster\, adoptive\, and kinship parents. \nThrough Creating a Family’s Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff\, participants will be able to recognize the prevalence of prenatal substance exposure in the child welfare system\, identify symptoms associated with prenatal substance exposure\, and be able to identify strategies to support children from infancy to young adulthood. Creating a Family provides access to a resource library\, including resources in Spanish\, during and after attending the sessions. This is an interactive\, 4-hour training split into two (2) sessions. \nOur upcoming training is being offered for free\, courtesy of our partner Jockey Being Family®. \n 
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/prenatal-substance-exposure-training-for-child-welfare-staff/2025-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating a Family":MAILTO:info@creatingafamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250508T003021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T003021Z
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SUMMARY:University of Minnesota - Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Web-based Brain Assessment Study
DESCRIPTION:Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) affect an estimated 2 to 5 percent of children nationwide\, yet many go undiagnosed due to high assessment costs\, long wait times\, stigma\, and limited trained providers. Few interventions exist for this population. In this presentation\, Drs. Blake Gimbel and Jeffrey Wozniak—child psychologists and FASD researchers—will share details about their study testing an online neuropsychological screening tool designed to improve diagnostic access\, especially in rural areas. They will outline the research\, explain how families can participate\, and discuss findings on choline as a brain-health intervention for young children with FASD. Audience questions on these and related topics will be welcomed.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/university-of-minnesota-prenatal-alcohol-exposure-web-based-brain-assessment-study/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:FASD Intervention,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T220748
CREATED:20250512T201850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201850Z
UID:10001656-1750078800-1750086000@fasdunited.org
SUMMARY:Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Family has developed an evidence-based\, specialized training aimed at increasing child welfare professionals’ knowledge of prenatal substance exposure and enhancing their confidence in supporting affected children and their foster\, adoptive\, and kinship parents. \nThrough Creating a Family’s Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff\, participants will be able to recognize the prevalence of prenatal substance exposure in the child welfare system\, identify symptoms associated with prenatal substance exposure\, and be able to identify strategies to support children from infancy to young adulthood. Creating a Family provides access to a resource library\, including resources in Spanish\, during and after attending the sessions. This is an interactive\, 4-hour training split into two (2) sessions. \nOur upcoming training is being offered for free\, courtesy of our partner Jockey Being Family®. \n 
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/prenatal-substance-exposure-training-for-child-welfare-staff/2025-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating a Family":MAILTO:info@creatingafamily.org
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