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 […]
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 […]
The FASD United Affiliate Executive Council Meeting is held the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm Eastern. This meeting is open to Affiliate Executive Council Members only. To view a list of your Executive Council Members, click here: Affiliate Executive Council Members of the FASD United Affiliate Executive Council will be emailed a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Come to a discussion on Regional Center services. The Regional Centers in California are a complex system with a steep learning curve to learn about their policies, procedures and services offered. Being an advocate for a loved one who has an FASD with the Regional Center can be challenging because staff is not educated about […]
This support group is for adults with FASD (18 & up). There will be engaging discussions, education, relationships, therapeutic, resources sharing, networking, and advocacy. Twice Monthly: Saturdays, 12 p.m. PST
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 […]
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 […]
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/
Participants will help determine the themes and topics covered to best support their needs. Topics may include: · Sharing the joys and challenges of caregiving for adults or youth transitioning into adulthood who have FASD or similar neurodiversity/disability. · Exchanging ideas and sharing successes. · Strengthening the caregiver-child relationship through a better understanding of your […]
This 5-week workshop which begins on January 20th and goes through February 17th, 2025 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The FASD Knowledge Share Collective is an open space to share what you are doing in the field of FASD, discuss potential interests and ideas regarding recent developments in our states/territories/local areas, interstate, international, or cross-organizational collaborations, and any other ideas for sharing what has or hasn’t worked, challenges we’ve experienced, and how we can […]
The way we talk to and about our students matters. Join us in hearing from Karys Foley (RSW Specializing in Complex Behavior) as she explains that the language we use to describe challenging behavior is often laden with shame and blame, which inevitably leads to wounding. Hurt kids will develop emotional defenses such as resistance, […]
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 […]
The monthly forum is a regularly scheduled virtual meeting to brief advocates and guide policy outreach. The meetings are open to all FASD advocates. You can help ensure action on critical FASD legislation by joining the monthly FASD policy virtual forum and preparing to engage with your senators and representatives. Click to join the forums live […]
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 […]
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 lifelong 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 […]
Participants will help determine the themes and topics covered to best support their needs. Topics may include: · Sharing the joys and challenges of caregiving for adults or youth transitioning into adulthood who have FASD or similar neurodiversity/disability. · Exchanging ideas and sharing successes. · Strengthening the caregiver-child relationship through a better understanding of your […]
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