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 […]
This workshop is open to everyone who would like to understand the complexities of living with an FASD diagnosis. Hear more from Maggie on her personal journey. You will also hear from Scott who has experience parenting a young adult who lives with FASD as well as a perspective on the different styles of parenting […]
Join our virtual support group for people aged 17-23 with an FASD. We will gather online each month on the last Thursday to connect with others who have had a similar journey. We will talk about the challenges of having an FASD, explore the transition to adulthood and share our joys and successes. You must […]
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 […]
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 Executive Council Meeting is held the 2nd Monday of each month at 1pm Eastern. This meeting is open to Affiliate Executive Council Members only. Members of the FASD United Affiliate Executive Council will be emailed a zoom link prior to the meeting. To add an agenda item or for questions about […]
