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2013 National FACE Roundtable and FASD Conference information
Registration is now open for the 2013 National FACE Roundtable and FASD conference in St John’s, NL.
FASD Throughout the Lifespan: September 5 & 6, 2013
14th Annual FACE Meeting: September 7, 2013
St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador
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For conference program, details and registration link, please visit:
http://www.fasdnl.ca/#!2013-conference/c16pn
FASD - A Brain Based Approach with Diane Malbin
A presentation by Diane Malbin
Date: October 29, 2013
Time: 9am to 4 pm
Place: Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, 2170 Harvey Ave. Kelowna, BC
Refreshments and lunch provided.
Cost: Early Bird $105 and After September 15, 2013 $125.
To register go to: www.SD23.bc.ca>The Learning Center>eReg
For additional help registering, please contact: Julie.Quiting@sd23.bc.ca
Opportunity! Mindfulness Training Study for Adults with FASD
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Reframing Challenging Behaviour - A Workshop with Kim Barthel
The Campaign for Disability Employment: "Because" PSA campaign
“’Because" is a new, inspirational PSA that features seven people — not actors — with disabilities who are pursuing and realizing their goals and passions as a result of the support and encouragement they received from everyday people in their lives. The “Because” PSA challenges viewers to rethink how they perceive career prospects for youth with disabilities and to recognize that we all benefit when young people with disabilities are able to develop their skills and talents into successful careers.
Impaired odor identification in children with histories of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure
Findings from a new study from San Diego State University confirm the hypothesis that prenatal exposure to alcohol is associated with odor identification deficits. It suggests that further research is warranted to identify the mechanisms underlying these deficits, the integrity of brain areas that are involved, and to determine whether olfactory performance might contribute to better identification of children at risk for behavioral and cognitive deficits. Prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to behavioral and cognitive impairments across multiple domains. Many of the brain regions impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure are also linked with olfactory processing, and odor identification deficits have been documented in certain neurological disorders associated with these brain regions.
Slow Processing Pace (eLearning Video)
Many students with FASD have difficulty with processing and auditory pace. This video looks at the challenges associated with slow processing pace and provides samples of accommodations for the teacher to use.
This previously released video has been reformatted to allow viewing on mobile devices and through iTunes and Youtube.
Environment - FASD eLearning Video
Classroom environment can have a positive and negative impact on learning for children with FASD. This video discusses strategies for managing classroom environment to support learners with FASD. This previously released video has been reformatted to allow viewing on mobile devices and through iTunes and Youtube. It also offers printable brochures with related classroom tips. To view, click here.
Strategy Brochures:
Understanding Trauma: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 6th Annual Fall Conference
