FASD Learning Series 2011-12

The FASD Learning Series offers free education opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals affected by FASD and their family members/caregivers, support service providers, healthcare providers, educators, legal and justice services, and professionals in the research and evaluation field. Click here for a video overview of the FASD Learning Series, and how it has made a positive difference for people affected by FASD and those who support them.

New for this year, the lectures will be broadcast via live webcast, however will continue to provide participants the opportunity to interact with the presenter during a facilitated Q&A period, and meet and share with people from all areas of the FASD field. You and your colleagues can watch them as a group or on your own from any computer with high speed internet access. The series will no longer be available via videoconference. While there is no fee to attend, individuals must register for each of the lectures to receive a certificate of attendance.

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September 28, 2011 ~ 9 - 11 am - Talking with Women about Alcohol and Pregnancy

Cristine Urquhart, Co-Founder, Change Talk Associates
This session will address FASD prevention in relation to how we communicate with pregnant women and women in their childbearing years along the continuum of risk. Combining substance-informed, trauma-informed, and Motivational Interviewing principles and approaches, strategies and skills will be shared that can be adapted to participants’ practice settings. Emphasis will be placed on opening the conversation and sharing information in a way that respects autonomy, is collaborative and avoids re-traumatization.
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October 26, 2011 ~ 9 - 11 am - Safety Planning for the Service Provider

Teresa O’Riordan, Executive Director, NWC Alberta
FASD Network Safety tips for front-line workers, managers and organizations working with persons affected by FASD.
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November 30, 2011 ~ 9 - 11 am - FASD: 101 ~ Second Edition

Dr. Gail Andrew
Dr. Andrew adds current research findings to this very popular video.
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December 14, 2011 ~ 9 - 11 am - Transition Planning

Megan Tucker
Megan will demonstrate the Lakeland Centre for FASD transition planning model that research has demonstrated to be effective.
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January 25, 2012 ~ 9 - 11 am - Cognitive Interventions to Improve Language Skills

Jacquie Pei and Carmen Rasmussen
In this session the presenters will discuss the current literature regarding language-based interventions. Working from the limited information available specific to those with an FASD, they will also expand to a discussion of research with other populations that may inform interventions in this area. Direct application of this research will be explored, and specific strategies for intervention will be discussed. Presenters will also discuss the important of evidence-based practice, what it is and what it means to you.

Learning objectives:

  • Increased knowledge of research in language interventions
  • Increased understanding of how this research can be applied in practical ways
  • Consideration of your role in engaging in evidence based practice

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February 22, 2012 ~ 9 - 11 am - Cognitive Interventions to Improve Memory

Jacquie Pei and Carmen Rasmussen
In this session the presenters will discuss the current literature regarding memory-based interventions. Working from the limited information available specific to those with an FASD, they will also expand to a discussion of research with other populations that may inform interventions in this area. Direct application of this research will be explored, and specific strategies for intervention will be discussed. Presenters will also discuss the important of evidence-based practice, what it is and what it means to you.


Learning objectives:

  • Increased knowledge of research in memory interventions
  • Increased understanding of how this research can be applied in practical ways
  • Consideration of your role in engaging in evidence based practice

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March 28, 2012 ~ 9 - 11 am - Cognitive Interventions to Improve Math Skills

Jacquie Pei and Carmen Rasmussen

In this session the presenters will discuss the current literature regarding math-based interventions. Working from the limited information available specific to those with an FASD, they will also expand to a discussion of research with other populations that may inform interventions in this area. Direct application of this research will be explored, and specific strategies for intervention will be discussed. Presenters will also discuss the important of evidence-based practice, what it is and what it means to you.


Learning objectives:

  • Increased knowledge of research in math interventions
  • Increased understanding of how this research can be applied in practical ways
  • Consideration of your role in engaging in evidence based practice

Click here to view the video from this presentation.