Our support group will be by the parents/caregivers, AND for the parents/caregivers of children diagnosed or suspected to have FASD. It will be a safe and confidential  place to get and give ideas and support, to help build our community base and network with each other to help each other find services and providers for our children. But best of all, you can be with others who understand what you are going through with out having to explain what FASD is or defend yourself on why you do what you do.

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If you are interested in attending any of the training sessions, please e-mail me to reserve your place and for more information.

             ~~FASD: INTO ACTION~~

A Three-Day Training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

        ~~Facilitator: Diane V. Malbin, MSW~~

 WHEN:         October 15-17, 2009

                        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 to develop and apply effective strategies for people with FASD in different settings

CEU Credits: 19.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit for NASW (National Association of Social Workers) and ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon) have been approved.  Certificates of completion will be provided. (All participants will also receive a general certificate of completion for the training.)

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 – please register early.

Questions:     Wendy Temko

                        Office Administrator

                        FASCETS

                        503-621-1271

                        wtemko@fascets.org