Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are the most common neurodevelopmental disorders with a 5% prevalence in the general population. Barriers to diagnosis can leave children and families without needed supports. NCSACW’s (National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare) upcoming webinar and “dialogue with experts” series examines: 1) the prevalence of FASD, 2) the importance […]
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 […]
The FASD United Affiliate Network Meeting is held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3pm Eastern. This meeting 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 a member of the FASD United Affiliate Network, go to […]
This workshop is open to SENCo’s and SNA’s currently working in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The workshop has been part-funded by our friends at Monday.com and there is no charge for SENCo’s and SNA’s to attend. You will be asked to provide your school location and email address when registering for a place. No charge for […]
The Human Development Center (HDC) at LSU Health New Orleans has identified FASDs as an unaddressed need in Louisiana. Join for a weekend of perspectives from self-advocates, families, and experts. Topics will include: Prevalence and identification of FASD Strategies to support learning and mental health challenges Creating Effective Home and School Environments for Individuals with […]
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are the most common neurodevelopmental disorders with a 5% prevalence in the general population. Barriers to diagnosis can leave children and families without needed supports. NCSACW’s (National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare) upcoming webinar and “dialogue with experts” series examines: 1) the prevalence of FASD, 2) the importance […]
Register for this Series The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a six-part series (3rd Wednesday of each month from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM AKST) that will explore the current issues, systems, and practices impacting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) diagnosis in Alaska and beyond. Each 60-minute session includes a presentation followed by open discussion facilitated by an interdisciplinary […]
FASD affects us all, and we’re bringing top experts together to examine the many intersections of FASD and society through a series of quarterly virtual events. Join us online on June 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST for this informative session on FASD and Child Welfare.
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 […]
This session will incorporate an introduction to the NVR (Non-violent Resistence) programme. NVR is designed to empower parents and carers to build a new authority and to resist engaging in conflict with a child/young person – and can often be useful when parenting, caring or supporting a child or young person with FASD. This session […]
This webinar will help attendees identify red flags and signs that may indicate a child has brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The presentation will also help shift one’s perspective, viewing social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and […]
The forum is a regularly-scheduled monthly virtual meeting to brief advocates and guide policy outreach. The meetings are open to all FASD advocates. Help ensure action on critical FASD legislation by joining the monthly FASD policy and training virtual forum and preparing to engage with your senators and representative.. Click to join the forums live […]
