CanFASD News
2012 Conferences and Events
Banff, March 2012- XLIV: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Challenges in Practice, Research and Policy
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Challenges in Practice, Research and Policy conference will be held on March 18-21, 2012 in Banff, Alberta Canada. For this three-day conference, we have assembled plenary speakers and workshop leaders from across North America who will be provocative in their approaches to ascertaining FASD from the clinical and basic principles in brain development; discussing evidence-based interventions to ameliorate or prevent the disorder; and discussing the legal, educational, and prevention challenges that are part of the complexities associated with FASD. The target audience for this conference includes clinicians, educators, researchers, and policy makers working in the field of FASD and children’s mental health. For more information, click here.
FASD Learning Series 2012
The Government of Alberta sponsors free online educational opportunities for family members, support service providers, educators and other professionals through the FASD Learning Series. Upcoming sessions:
January 25, 2012 ~ 9 - 11 am - Cognitive Interventions to Improve Language Skills
Jacquie Pei, Carmen Rasmussen, Karmen Krahn
Click here to register
February 22, 2012 ~ 9 - 11 am - Cognitive Interventions to Improve Memory
Jacquie Pei, Carmen Rasmussen, Karmen Krahn
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March 28, 2012 ~ 9 - 11 am - Cognitive Interventions to Improve Math Skills
Jacquie Pei, Carmen Rasmussen, Karmen Krahn
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Vancouver, April 2012 – 5th National Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD: It's a Matter of Justice
The Interprofessional Continuing Education department of UBC hosts this conference to discuss the latest research findings, and the the essential elements for social justice as they relate to the older population of individuals with FASD. Do we adequately address needs and rights of adolescents and adults with FASD within our society? Do individuals with FASD have timely and appropriate access to health care, housing, social services, legal and civil justice and employment? How can we build on the strengths of existing systems and address the barriers to provide effective ethical support? Click these links for information, CE and CLE credits or registration.
** NEW ** Special Call for Submissions from Adolescents or Adults with FASD
Edmonton, May 2012 – Reinvesting in Families, Securing a Brighter Future
The Prairie Child Welfare Consortium hosts its biannual Symposium May 28 – 30, 2012. Taking a family stability approach – presentations will explore a wide range of themes that contribute to healthy families, appropriate parenting practices, and supportive, nurturing and consistent home environments. The impact of FASD on children, parents, and families will be included as a feature topic. For more information click here.
2011
Getting Connected Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - 4th Annual Fall Conference
November 4th and 5th, 2011, Douglas College (New Westminster, BC).
The conference is an opportunity for learning and networking about FASD and will use a variety of forums, including lecture, panel discussion, information tables and group discussions. Keynote speaker, Dr. Sterling Clarren, Director of the Canada FASD Research Network, will be talking about what’s happening around the world in relation to FASD prevention, research and practice. For more information or to download the registration package, click here.
New Weblog Online
FASD Interventions Across the Lifespan is a blog to share information about the intervention needs and services for individuals affected by FASD. Whether you are a caregiver, service provider, policy maker, researcher, have FASD yourself, or know someone who is affected, we hope to provide you with a source of information for news, research, and current events regarding FASD interventions. This blog is supported by the Intervention on FASD Network Action Team (iNAT).
FASD Learning Series - 2011
The FASD Learning Series offers free education opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and family members/caregivers affected by FASD, support service providers, healthcare providers, educators, legal and justice services, and professionals in the research and evaluation field.
NEW - the lectures will be broadcast via live webcast, but 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.
Upcoming sessions include the following:
- September 28 - Talking with Women about Alcohol and Pregnancy
- October 26 - Safety Planning for the Service Provider
- November (Date TBC) - FASD: 101 ~ Second Edition
- December 14 - Transition Planning
While there is no fee to attend, individuals must register for each of the lectures to receive a certificate of attendance. For more information or to register click here.
International FASD Awareness Day
Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. This day, the 9th day of the 9th month was chosen to underline how important it is for women to avoid drinking alcohol in the 9 months of pregnancy. Communities from around the world organize a variety of events to promote awareness and reflection about the impact and implications of FASD for individuals, families, and society.
Learn more about the history of FASD Awareness Day
New Book Published
May 2011 - a new book which is part of the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) special series was published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Edited by Dr. Sterling Clarren, Amy Salmon, and Egon Jonsson, Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Who is Responsible?, gives a complete overview of FASD prevention strategies and their effectiveness on a global scale. An important volume for anyone involved in decisions about FASD prevention measures.
The 4th International Conference on FASD
The Power of Knowledge: Integrating Research Policy and Promising Practice Around the World
Date: March 2-5, 2011
Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
Our understanding of FASD is entering a period of rapid expansion and change, dramatically increasing our comprehension of the breadth and depth of the global impact of this lifelong disability. This 4th International Conference will provide an advanced forum for emerging and cutting edge research, policy and practice that will assist governments, service systems, service providers, parents and caregivers, as we strive to address the complex issues of FASD. This new knowledge will be an impetus for critical action in supporting women, individuals, families, and communities around the world.
FASD Learning Series - 2011
The FASD Learning Series offers free education opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and family members/caregivers affected by FASD, support service providers, healthcare providers, educators, legal and justice services, and professionals in the research and evaluation field. These sessions also 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. Upcoming sessions include the following:
2010
New Book Published
Over 26 researchers and members of the Canada Northwest FASD Research Network contributed to a new book which is part of the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) special series published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Management and Policy Perspectives of FASD, edited by Edward P. Riley, Sterling Clarren, Joanne Weinberg, and Egon Jonsson.
This is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact and prevention strategies of FASD. Edited by world-renowned experts, this compendium includes the latest research results to provide new insights and realistic estimations of FASD frequencies in Western communities. An invaluable resource for every professional dealing with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of FASD, from researchers, to health professionals, to social workers. Upcoming publications in this special book series include, Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Who is Responsible, edited by Sterling Clarren, Amy Salmon, and Egon Jonsson, slated for publication in 2011.
New Weblog Online
Girls, Women, Alcohol and Pregnancy is a blog to share news, research findings, and perspectives on FASD prevention. This blog is supported by the Network Action Team (NAT) on FASD Prevention from a Women’s Health Determinants Perspective.
FASD Learning Series
The FASD Learning Series offers free education opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and family members/caregivers affected by FASD, support service providers, healthcare providers, educators, legal and justice services, and professionals in the research and evaluation field. These sessions also 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. Upcoming sessions include the following:
Canada Northwest FASD Symposium
When: Tuesday, September 28, 10am – Wed, September 29, 11am
Where: High Country Convention Centre, Whitehorse, Yukon ()
This symposium aims to bring people with FASD, those supporting people affected by FASD, decision-makers and researchers together to share information, inform each others’ practice and provide the impetus for individuals and groups to make a commitment to trying something differently in their work or community. For more information or registration go to the Walking Together: connecting practice and research to create change website.
FACE Research Roundtable
When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Where: Plaza 500 Hotel
500 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
FACE (Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise) is a network of nearly 200 researchers, program providers and other stakeholders, actively engaged in FASD prevention and intervention. At FACE Research Roundtables held each year on or about September 9th, members and guests continue the time-honored tradition of research collaboration -- presenting scientific findings for peer review, describing successful service models, and identifying next steps in the fight against FASD. Since 2000, Roundtable participants have been the first to: uncover new findings on alcohol's effects on the brain; determine the incidence of FASD in various regions and populations; quantify the direct medical and educational costs of FASD in Canada and social impact of FASD on an individual's life; develop new screening methods; highlight the role of fathers in the prevention of FASD; identify the service needs of children affected by FASD and develop award-winning programs to help pregnant women who use alcohol overcome their addiction. More information or registration go to FACE Research Roundtable 2010.
FASD Awareness Day, September 9th, 2010
 Fourth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Facing the Future Together: Where Do We Go From Here?
Date: April 14-17, 2010
Please Click Here to View the Program Brochure
Please Click Here to Register
Note: New Location
The Hyatt Regency (655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7)
Click here to book a room at a reduced rate of $189 (double occupancy). The rooms can be shared at only $95 per person; however, it is your responsibility to find a roommate.
Registration
Please register before March 5th, 2010 to receive the reduced yearly bird rate
Online: Please click here to complete secure, fast online registration
By Fax: Send completed registration form to: 604-822-4835
Charge-by-phone: (please have Mastercard or Visa ready) Toll free within North America: 1-877-328-7744; Other callers: 604-827-3112
By Mail: Please complete the registration form and mail it to the address indicated on the bottom of the form.
For more information contact Jo Nam
Phone: (604) 822-2801 Fax: (604) 822-4835
Email: ipinfo@interchange.ubc.ca
Website: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
Aboriginal Communities and FASD Research (by invitation)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC
The
facilitators are Ms. Marilyn Van Bibber, Ms. Helen Klengenberg, and Dr.
Judith Bartlett and the guest speaker is Dr. Richard Vedan, from the
University of British Columbia.
2009
IHE Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
October 7-9, 2009
The upcoming IHE Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan to be held October 7-9, 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta. This conference will feature leading experts presenting scientific evidence on FASD to a distinguished jury of citizens and experts in order to develop, in the form of a consensus statement, practical recommendations on how to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of FASD.
For program, registration, and conference fees please go to www.buksa.com or email consensus@buksa.com.
The 3rd International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Integrating Research, Policy and Promising Practice Around the World: A Catalyst for Change
March 11-14, 2009
The Victoria Conference Centre
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
This international conference will provide a forum to discuss and examine current research, policy and practice that may assist parents and caregivers, service systems and governments as they strive to prevent FASD, and to provide a range of supports for people who are living with it. The conference will enhance our knowledge and collaboration, sharing findings of researchers and frontline professionals with recognized expertise and from diverse cultures. Individuals living with FASD, their parents and families, professionals, communities and policy makers will be present and will speak throughout the conference.
For further details or to a download a flyer, go to the IPCE website. Phone contact (604) 822-7524 or e-mail
ipad@interchange.ubc.ca.
2008
Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Conference
May 21 - 24, 2008
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff, Alberta
For further details and links to the registration page go to the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership website .
Third National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
April 9 - 12, 2008
FASD and Mental Health: The Wisdom of Practice
Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites at Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Adolescents
and adults with FASD have a high frequency of emotional and behavioural
problems that can range from difficulty coping with life's challenges
to severe psychological and psychiatric disorders. In the absence of
empirically validated effective treatment approaches, professionals and
caregivers have been developing a "Wisdom of Practice" response to both
the unique and common needs of individuals, their families and service
providers. This year’s conference will highlight what has been shown
through this "Wisdom of Practice" to be most effective in the diagnosis
and treatment of mental health issues in individuals with FASD, and
treatment and support for their families and service providers.
The
conference will also focus on enhancing creative approaches to support
treatment and program planning with the goal of effective policy
development and implementation. For more information or registration go
to the UBC IPCE webpage.
Brain Summit Symposium
March 27 and 28, 2008
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Brain Summit symposium will bring together invited psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and pediatricians from the FASD Clinical Programs across Canada to enhance collective understanding of the National diagnostic guidelines as they relate to the diagnosis of the domains of brain function.
The objectives of the symposium are to reach further consensus (beyond current published Canadian Guidelines) among clinical programs that actively make FASD diagnoses. This symposium will be led by members of the Canada Northwest FASD Research Network and is co-sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership.
The expected outcome is enhanced consistency across jurisdictions in the diagnosis of FASD, and increased consensus about which tools are used to diagnose the brain domains. This in turn should lead to improved understanding of the patients' needs for services and provide improved opportunities for future research.
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