This statewide conference will be held in Gaylord, Michigan on September 12th and 13th and will include presentations from: Jacqueline Pei, PHD: Dr. Pei is a professor in the Educational Psychology Department at the University of Alberta. Having begun her career in mental health as a Forensic Counselor, Dr. Pei has a special interest in interventions […]
Families Rising presents fetal-alcohol spectrum disorders: a four part series September 5, 12, 18, and 25 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT (central time zone) Virtual https://nacac.org/get-training/training-series/fasd-registration/ Families Rising’s fall one-day conferences are right around the corner! Up first: Fetal-Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Because an estimated 70-80% of children who have been in foster care are […]
It is not uncommon for a person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) to have been diagnosed with a different developmental disability or mental health condition. There are various overlapping symptoms; however, the approach to these students/children/clients differs based on the etiology of the symptoms. While there are techniques that may address the behavioral and […]
This workshop provides information about Fetal Alcohol/Neurobehavioral Conditions(FA/NB) and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the brains and behaviors of children, adolescents and adults. FA/NB are brain-based, neurobehavioral conditions with behavioral symptoms. The workshop will educate you on a best practices approach for increasing understanding of FA/NB, reducing frustration, and expanding options. Case […]
The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training six-day course, and ensuing 10-hour intervention fidelity training, teachers professionals to deliver the FMF Program as an FMF Specialist. FMF Specialists are approved to deliver FMF, an evidence-based intervention clinically proven to help families, and their children, ages 3-13 years, living with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) or fetal […]
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 mentorship opportunity is designed to provide continuing education for people working with students with FASD who have (or need) IEPs. The Coalition meets on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30pm – 7:00pm PDT and will combine direct interaction, discourse, case studies, and education relating to FASD & the IEP. Group participation and […]
3rd Annual Run FASD & Family Picnic This event is for everyone! You are welcome to join for any or all of the activities scheduled. Bring your family and friends and come out in support. 12:30pm – Meet at the Hawthorne Shelter at Genesee Valley Park. Welcome tables open. Informal games and activities available for […]
Join us at Zuanich Point Park playground (2600 North Harbor Loop Drive in Bellingham, WA) at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17th. We will walk, run, jog, Rollerblade, skateboard, scooter, skip, or bicycle to DISH Foundation’s “Our Kitchen” in the Container Food Stands (next to the Pump Track). See you there!
FASD United Affiliates will gather in DC for a week of workshops, information sharing, celebration and advocacy. This week will consist of a number of segments, all of which you as an affiliate are welcome to attend and participate in. Your Affiliate Summit registration will include registration options for all events taking place during the […]
Families Rising presents fetal-alcohol spectrum disorders: a four part series September 5, 12, 18, and 25 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT (central time zone) Virtual https://nacac.org/get-training/training-series/fasd-registration/ Families Rising’s fall one-day conferences are right around the corner! Up first: Fetal-Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Because an estimated 70-80% of children who have been in foster care are […]
An Impactful Network: Widening the Circle Tuesday, September 19th This year during National FASD Impact week, we will deepen our sense of connection and community with each other as we consider what it means to be advocates for equity and inclusion on behalf of people with FASD in the broader DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, […]
