Our Conferences & Events page lists upcoming major conferences and events.
To view events that have already happened, click the Conferences & Events Archive (e.g. >2008) at the bottom of this page.
The 4th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - March 2011
When: March 2-5, 2011
Location: Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
Cost: TBA
For more information, visit http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/FASD.htm
3rd Annual 2010 Fall FASD Conference "Creating Change"
The Surrey & Vancouver FASD Collaboration Roundtables is pleased to
announce the 3rd Annual FASD "Creating Change" Fall Conference
When: Oct 22nd and 23rd, 2010
Location: Douglas College New Westminster Campus.
Cost: $50 per day or $75 for both days
For registration information, click here.
3rd Annual FASD Forum "Creating Change" - Surrey & Vancouver FASD Collaboration Roundtables
When: October 22, 2010 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
October 23, 2010 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Douglas College, New Westminster Campus
Cost: TBA
For more information, contact John at jgotowiec@pcrs.ca
2010 FASD Interior Regional Conference: "Become Aware"
The interior regional conference will explore ways to educate others about FASD, with an emphasis on supporting children and youth in transition to adulthood. The conference will share evidence-informed lessons in a way that can foster improved policy and practice; healthy communities and social inclusion through local collaboration, cooperation and change.
When: October 21-22, 2010 8:00-4:30 pm
Location: Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
Cost: see the downloadable conference registration form
To download the conference registration form, click here
Health and Wellbeing in Children, Youth, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
This conference will provide education and informative updates on
psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to
individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and showcase best practices
in the field.
When: September 29, 2010 to October 1, 2010
Location: The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, Vancouver, BC
Cost: TBA
For more information, contact Katia Selezeneva 604-822-7524 or email ipad@interchange.ubc.ca
Website: http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Developmental_Disabilities.html
Walking Together: Connecting Practice and Research to Create Change - 2010 Symposium
The Canada Northwest FASD Partnership 2010 Symposium is being held in Whitehorse, Yukon.
When: September 28 and 29th, 2010
Location: High Country Inn and Convention Centre, Whitehorse, Yukon
Cost: Fee for government workers: Before Aug. 1 = $150
After Aug. 1 = $200
**Registration is free for parents, those working in the private sector or for non-profit agencies, students, seniors, people with FASD, attendant workers, presenters and members of the planning committee.
For more information, please visit: www.cnfp2010symposium.ca
Attachment and Psychopathology with Patricia McKinsey Crittenden: Part 2
This 5-day course introduces the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of attachment and ties it to risk assessment and treatment. The DMM differs from the usual ABC plus “disorganization” model of attachment by (1) focusing on differences within the risk group, (2) highlighting a strengths approach to working with parents and children at risk, and (3) presuming that maturation and development increase individuals’ potential for adaptation
When: August 17-18, 2010
Location: Ambrosia Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
Cost: $749 (before March 31) and $899 (after March 31)
For more information, please visit www.patcrittenden.com
For registration information, visit http://www.aulneau.com/training.html
Brain Development and Learning: Making Sense of the Science
The 3rd biennial, international conference is an interdisciplinary conference devoted to improving children’s lives by making cutting-edge research in neuroscience, developmental science, & mental health understandable &
applicable to those who work with children on a daily basis.
When: July 16 -19, 2010
Location: Hyatt Hotel, Vancouver, B.C.
Cost: To download registration and cost information, click here
For more conference information, please visit www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html
"FASD: Into Action" 3-day training with Diane Malbin
This session provides information about FASD and the effects of other drugs on behaviours 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.
When: June 24-26, 2010 9am to 4 pm
Location: Mark Spencer Hotel, Portland, Oregon
Cost: $325
For more information, contact Wendy at wtemko@fascets.org or
click here to download a registration form.
Attachment and Psychopathology with Patricia McKinsey Crittenden: Part 1
This 5-day course introduces the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of attachment and ties it to risk assessment and treatment. The DMM differs from the usual ABC plus “disorganization” model of attachment by (1) focusing on differences within the risk group, (2) highlighting a strengths approach to working with parents and children at risk, and (3) presuming that maturation and development increase individuals’ potential for adaptation.
When: June 2-4, 2010 (part 2 in August)
Location: Ambrosia Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
Cost: $749 (before March 31) and $899 (after March 31)
For more information, please visit www.patcrittenden.com
For registration informatin, visit http://www.aulneau.com/training.html
