We highly recommend watching the two 'FASD101' webinars below – they'll give you a solid understanding of FASD on which to expand your knowledge.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The Basics
Basic knowledge of FASD is something we're asked for all the time – by caregivers and whānau, professionals and educators. And even for the most knowledgeable of us, it's sometimes good to get a refresher.
This webinar is particularly designed for people who have limited knowledge about FASD but it is also useful for people wanting to review the basics. It will be of interest to caregivers/whānau who may be caring for an individual with FASD, as well as frontline professionals such as teachers, social or justice workers who interact with tamariki or rangatahi who may have FASD.
It's presented by Rose Hawkins, who has created FASD resources and has presented about FASD at many workshops, forums and conferences within Aotearoa and internationally.
Click here to go to the webinar on our resources page.
Trying Differently Rather than Harder
FASD is a brain-based condition with behavioural symptoms. You'll gain a new understanding of why traditional behavioural techniques are usually ineffective for individuals with brain-based differences – it can open up a whole new world of more positive interaction with your tamariki or rangatahi.
This webinar will educate you on a best-practice approach for increasing understanding of FASD (and other neurobehavioural conditions), reducing frustration, and expanding options. It is intended for professionals, parents, whānau members, and caregivers working with and living with individuals who have confirmed or possible brain-based differences, including FASD.
It's presented by our own FASD Navigator in Tāmaki Makaurau, Anna Gundesen, who also facilitates much of our caregiver training.
Click here to go to the webinar on our resources page.