May 12, 2026 at 16:00 - 5pm
Online
Nikita Thomas
Social workers and support workers in Aotearoa NZ are key to improving the lives of individuals with FASD and their whānau / families.
FASD-CAN run quarterly webinars for the support sector featuring special-interest presentations from FASD-informed experts. The aim is for our support professionals to learn more about this specific neurodisability and gain strategies to help them (and their whānau / families) to live their best lives.
The FASD LANSAS group presents a specialist webinar online once a quarter.
Choice Theory: Empowering Connections to Support Tamariki with FASD
Tuesday May 12, 4pm-5pm
‘Choice Theory’, developed by Dr William Glasser, is a framework designed to shift our perspective about what drives human behaviour from external control to internal empowerment. It moves us away from traditional 'reward and punishment' models that often fail due to the neurological complexities of FASD, and instead focuses on building secure, need-satisfying relationships.
We will explore the Five Basic Needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun – and learn how to help children navigate their 'Quality World' through the lens of Total Behaviour.
By understanding that all behaviour is an attempt to meet a need, you will gain practical tools to de-escalate conflict, foster emotional regulation, and create a supportive environment where children can truly thrive.
Carol Ashton is an RTLB in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland. With over 40 years of experience in the education sector, she has dedicated her career to championing students with diverse learning support needs. Her extensive background spans teaching, advisory and strategic leadership roles across New Zealand and two International Baccalaureate schools in Asia.
Sign up now to find out more about Choice Theory.
Our past webinar recordings will be available to watch on our training platform once they have been loaded up – usually about a week after the live session goes out. Click here to head there now.
* PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of enabling as many social workers and support workers as possible to become FASD-informed, we have removed the requirement of becoming a member of FASD-CAN to take part – but we would love you to join us! It's quick and easy, and your membership info helps us to tailor our training – plus, adding to our numbers may also help with funding. There is no requirement for other input, and you will receive just one newsletter per month.
Please do inform your colleagues about LANSAS!
