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Intervention Network Action Team (iNAT) Newsletter - 3rd Issue

The iNAT is one of three network action teams within the Canada Northwest FASD Research Network (CNFASDRN), an alliance across four Western provinces and three Territories to build FASD research capacity. The iNAT works to improve both policy and practice in serving individuals affected by FASD and their families in several ways:

 

  • - Directing, supporting and participating in FASD intervention research;

- Building knowledge and awareness of quality FASD intervention policy, practice and research across jurisdictions; and

- Promoting a higher standard of research applicable to policy and practice.

 

This newsletter is the third issue in a series of quarterly newsletters designed to keep people informed of what’s happening in the exciting and challenging field of FASD interventions.

"FASD: Into Action" 3-day training with Diane Malbin - October 2010

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:  October 28-30, 2010  9am to 4 pm

Location:  Mark Spencer Hotel, Portland, Oregon

Cost:  $325 (US)

For more information, contact Wendy at wtemko@fascets.org or

click here to download a registration form.

Understanding Complex Children Supporting Complex Families Conference - September 15-18, 2010

The Ministry of Children and Families and the College of New Caledonia are funding a 4 day conference in Burns Lake, BC from September 15, 2010 to September 18, 2010.

All conference sessions are free.

For more information and a registration form, click here.

 

JUMP Math sessions - Fall 2010

JUMP Math is holding several training sessions this fall in Chemainus, Vancouver, and Coquitlam.

For more information, visit

http://jumpmath.org/program/educators/pd/BC_PD_sessions

11th Annual Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise (FACE) Research Roundtable

The 11th Annual Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise (FACE) Research Roundtable will be happening on September 14, 2010 at the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver, BC.

FACE is a national network that brings together researchers, clinicians, program providers, community leaders, government representatives and the public, to discuss the latest research on all aspects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

For more information about the conference (including access to a downloadable registration form), visit

www.motherisk.org/FAR/econtent_conferences.jsp

Note the August 25, 2010 registration deadline.