Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Workshop

Summary

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an extremely common and prevalent yet misunderstood and stigmatized disorder. Often dubbed “the invisible disability”, individuals living with FASD often struggle to feel understood and achieve a sense of belonging. Living with and supporting individuals with FASD often requires a level of patience and respect that can be difficult to achieve without some level of knowledge.

This workshop aims to combine up-to-date research with interactive activities to aid participants in beginning to fit together the puzzle pieces and begin to understand the individual they support. Participants will be asked to give real thought to a variety of questions designed to create empathy through understanding and knowledge.

Length: 4 hours

Price: $50/person

Workshop Features & Objectives

Develop a greater understanding of how FASD affects an individual both physiologically and psychologically.
Using this understanding to generate empathy for the individual and their situation.
Breakdown the stigmas often associated with FASD.
Provide guidance and support strategies based on a combination of real-world examples and clinical knowledge.
Recognize the value of looking past an individual’s diagnosis and building a relationship with the person underneath.

Cancellation Policy

COR reserves the right to cancel a course 2 weeks prior to the course date if we have not received a minimum number of registrations. If this does occur, participants will have the option to move their registration to a future date or receive a full refund. Please see our full cancellation policy here.

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Course Reviews

Dillon was such a knowledgeable presenter and brought his invaluable frontline experience into his teachings. The information provided from the presentation is applicable for frontline staff, caseworkers, behavior consultations, and anybody involved in the care of an individual living with FASD. Dillon was engaging, answered all of our questions, and emphasized the spectrum of the

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Allyssa Isaac

Child & Family Programs

Ministry of Social Services

Dillon was welcoming, friendly and relaxed. He mentioned how much he researched regarding FASD and that was certainly apparent, as he could easily speak on the subject. I have knowledge about FASD from my work at MSS and from teaching and his information was bang on. I believe this would be a very valuable course

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Frances Nederhoff

Child & Family Programs

Ministry of Social Services

I appreciated that the FASD training addresses stigma and systematic barriers that create disadvantages for individuals with FASD. Additionally, I have learned how someone with FASD might experience stimuli differently from someone without FASD, which I can be mindful of when I am supporting.

Caitlyn Winand