"FASD: INTO ACTION"
A Three-Day Session on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
WHAT: Three-day intensive training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
WHEN: February 21-23, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHO: For parents and professionals who live and/or work with children, adolescents, or adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
WHERE: Mark Spencer Hotel Portland, Oregon
COST: $325 (Registration form is attached)
Overview:
This session provides information about FASD and the effects of other drugs on behaviors of children, adolescents and adults. FASD is a brain-based condition. The training will educate you on the current status of research for identification and a "best practices" approach to treatment and accommodations. Case examples of successful diagnosis, treatment and accommodation are central to this training.
This is intended for professionals as well as parents of children with confirmed or suspected FASD. Our experience is that the training is enriched by having parents of children with FASD in the same group as professionals.
Objectives:
Understand FASD as a brain-based physical disability with behavioral symptoms
Understand and recognize primary, secondary and tertiary symptoms
Learn why people with FASD frequently receive overlapping DSM diagnoses
Understand why traditional behavioral treatment techniques are frequently ineffective for many people with FASD
Learn effective strategies for developing and applying strategies for supporting people with FASD in different settings
CEU Credits:
19.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit for NASW have been approved. Certificates of completion will be provided.
The Instructor:
Diane V. Malbin, MSW, is an internationally recognized authority on FASD. She is the founder of the nonprofit organization, FASCETS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education and Training Services, Inc.). She is the author of numerous papers and publications on FASD, and conducts trainings throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
Registration:
Registration form is attached. Seating is limited, so please register early.
"My only suggestion would be to provide this training more often and in every kind of community. Would be good to introduce other cultural communities and bilingual communities."
"I've had so many questions answered that I didn't even know that I had. All the pieces of the puzzle now fit: My clients now need different help, and I am now informed on how to educate others and provide the appropriate accommodations. This has given me hope."
"Comprehensive, informational, exciting/ constructive. This may have been the most helpful workshop ever!"