Live Virtual Workshops
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Strategies for Supporting
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March 08, 2023
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March 09, 2023
(09:00 AM
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04:00 PM
CT
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$499.00 (regular rate)
$459.00 (*early rate)
Trainer
Paula Hutchinson MEd, PhD
Location:
Online Virtual
*(early rate expires 02/15/2023 )
12
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Live Virtual - Mar. 8-9, 2023; 9am-4pm Central Time
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent brain-based disabilities. As a result, there is a growing need for caregivers to acquire increased knowledge and practical skills to support children, adults, and families living with FASD. This workshop will review five pillars for success when supporting individuals with FASD. These include a focus on Strengths, Healthy Relationships, Promoting FASD Self Awareness, Adaptations Strategies, and Team-Based Support. Participants will transfer newfound knowledge about FASD into practical and meaningful ways to try differently, not harder in their support of individuals, families, and communities affected by FASD.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- Have a basic understanding of brain differences of FASD
- Recognize defensive behaviour clues that are symptoms of a brain injury
- Identify best approaches to fostering self-awareness and resiliency for people affected by FASD
- Understand multiple practical adaptation strategies to achieve successful outcomes
- Develop individualized support plans that incorporate strengths and team-based supports
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials
Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, personal reflection, delivered electronically.
Some of the Topics Included
- Primary Characteristics of FASD
- Stigma and Prevention – Myths and Realities
- Focussing on Strengths
- The Importance of Healthy Relationships
- Promoting Self Awareness
- Chronological Age vs. Developmental Age Considerations
- Strategies for Working with Impulsivity
- Team-Based Support Planning
- Adaptations Strategies Related to: Processing Information, Abstract Thought, Senses and the Body/Brain Link, Change, Understanding Cause and Effect, Impulsivity
Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for school personnel, social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, parents, and anyone seeking a better understanding of FASD.
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Trainer: Paula Hutchinson
MEd, PhD
Paula is an enthusiastic educator, trainer and evaluation consultant. She has worked in clinical, school and community-based settings in the areas of mental health, (dis)Ability, and challenging behaviour with individuals, families and health profession teams. Paula believes that everyone, regardless of their diagnosis or abilities, has the right to experience a meaningful life free from barriers and stigma. And that only by working together to create sustainable solutions, can individuals, families, professionals and communities ensure that supports, services and policies are responsive and effective for all. As a facilitator, she brings her knowledge of adult education and learning principles to provide an engaging, practical and interactive workshop experience.
