Tag: Education
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3rd Global Summit on Pediatrics and Child Health Care
Welcome!! Research Connects is pleased to extend a warm welcome to you for the forthcoming 3rd Global Summit on Pediatrics and Child Health Care(PEDIATRICS2027), scheduled to take place from March 29-30, 2027, Zurich, Switzerland. Website Link: https://pediatrics2027. researchconnects.org/ PEDIATRICS2027 draws participants from academia, industry, and government agencies, fostering valuable discussions and collaborations among experts. Our…
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FASD: What Is It and What Do We Do About It? aka Intro to FASD
Come join us for this FREE training! 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…
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FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition
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.…
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ALC of FASD Changemakers: FASD – It’s all About the Dominos: The Big Five
In this workshop, the International Adult Leadership Collaborative (ALC) of FASD Changemakers will explain and talk about what they call “inside the box thinking” behavior to describe how to better understand and think about FASD to support those who are living with it. This information is what they have learned as adults about a way…
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ALC of FASD Changemakers: Behind the Mask – Unravelling Grief in People with FASD: It’s Complicated
This presentation explores the lifelong and often unrecognized grief experienced by individuals with FASD, beginning in childhood and continuing into adulthood. Drawing on the lived experience and professional expertise of the ALC of FASD Changemakers, it examines how ongoing, unacknowledged losses and “don’t ask, don’t tell, never talk about it” patterns of denial impact mental…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It?
From Florida to the world — The Florida Center Training Institute brings FASD support everywhere. Empowering caregivers and professionals globally with tools that make a difference. No matter where you are, you belong here. Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children…
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Red Shoes Gala: Staff Sentiments
The Red Shoes Gala is an event that sparks excitement and support for the FASD community, and, as our largest fundraising event of the year, for the work of FASD United. As we give FASD a seat at the table we want to emphasize building a supportive community and how it feels to be around…
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National Back to School Prep Day: Educational Support for People with FASD
This National Back to School Prep day, FASD United wanted to share some tips and tricks to make the transition into a new school year as smooth as possible for students with FASD. With a prevalence of 1 in 20, there is likely at least 1 student with FASD in every classroom. Students with FASD…
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Let’s Celebrate Disability Pride Month: Interview with Amy Smith and Dr. Cleveland
July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disability Act on July 26, 1990. This act marks significant legislation for individuals with disabilities, as it ensures their rights to accessibility, equality, and inclusion in various aspects of public life, such as employment, transportation, and public accommodations. This Disability Pride Month, we…
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Happy National Parent’s Day
National Parents Day is on July 28th, and we want to celebrate this day by specifically acknowledging parents of children with FASD. As a parent of a child with FASD, your journey may be filled with unique challenges, but it is also marked by incredible strength and commitment. Take this day to admire yourself and…