Do you have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act? Want to give and receive updates? This weekly Zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. The dedicated staff of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give support, and cheer you on! The Zoom […]
In this workshop you will learn: What FASD is Different conditions that fall under the FASD umbrella Risk and protective factors for FASD National and Indiana prevalence of FASD FASD prevention strategies CEU Information: This course provides 1 CEU. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86). MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper […]
This online workshop includes six 3-hour sessions diving into the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model. Attendees will explore the impacts of prenatal exposure along with the primary, secondary and tertiary symptoms. Throughout the course attendees will be encouraged to shift their thinking from behavior to a brain-based perspective as they learn to apply accommodations to better support […]
The FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition is an opportunity for ongoing training designed for people working with students with FASD who have, or need, an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This program recognizes and focuses on the need for ongoing growth and education specific to the needs of students with FASD within the special education system. […]
A Brain-Baed Training for Understanding FASD & Neurobehavioral (FA/NB) Conditions A six-week virtual training held every Tuesday from October 15 – November 29, 2024, from 12-2 pm EST (11-1 pm CT, 10-12 pm MT, 9-11 am PST) In this training, you will learn how alcohol and other drugs affect the developing brain and cause distinct […]
September 18-October 23, 2024. 9:30am – 12:30pm Pacific tome. On Zoom This workshop provides information about the FASCETS Brain-Based Approach and provides the tools to implement it in all settings in order to create person-specific supports regardless of the source of the brain-based difference (FASD, autism, ADHD, dementia, acquired brain injuries,…). A short section is […]
Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act? Want to give an update? This weekly zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. Members of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give you support, and cheer you on. The zoom drop-in is held on […]
Do you have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act? Want to give and receive updates? This weekly Zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. The dedicated staff of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give support, and cheer you on! The Zoom […]
Please join The Arc of New Jersey on October 16th at 6:30 pm EST for a virtual discussion. All who love, care for, work with, and treat people affected by FASD are welcome to attend. To register, click here. We look forward to seeing you!
This online workshop includes six 3-hour sessions diving into the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model. Attendees will explore the impacts of prenatal exposure along with the primary, secondary and tertiary symptoms. Throughout the course attendees will be encouraged to shift their thinking from behavior to a brain-based perspective as they learn to apply accommodations to better support […]
The FASD United Affiliate Meeting is held on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. Eastern. It is open to individuals from Affiliate organizations only. Affiliate members will receive an email with zoom information prior to the meeting. For more information on becoming an FASD United Affiliate, go to www.nofasaffiliatenetwork.org/join/
Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASDs often go undiagnosed and suffer life-long social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. This […]
