Waterloo Region FASD CoP Update

September 2017

REACH For It! celebrated International FASD Awareness Day by creating a hopeful video about the success of the program, its participants and its volunteers! Happy viewing.

Common FASD Messaging
by CAN FASD Research Network

This document is a great reference point for all of us to draw information from. Coordinated messages are important for our clients
https://canfasd.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2017/09/CanFASD-Common-Messages.pdf

The purpose of this document is to assist those writing and talking about people with FASD or the issues related to the disability to use the same statistics, framing of topics, and language. The outcome over time will be an improved understanding by the reader/listener with consistently using these suggestions. This is a living document and areas will be updates as it is informed by the research.

Two exciting opportunities to take part in over the next couple months. Check them out below!

Our Next FASD Community of Practice Event
FASD and Healthy Sexual Development
Jennifer DiPaolo, Intensive Case Manager (Carizon Family & Community Services) & Chair of Waterloo Region FASD Diagnostic Committee
October 17/17 2-3:30pm
@ Lutherwood 285 Benjamin Rd.
Waterloo, ON

Physical and emotional sexual development is a complicated process for any adolescent. Those with FASD experience enhanced and significant difficulties when navigating relationships. The information provided in this talk will discuss:

Typical child and youth sexual development
How to encourage positive relationships
Issues that may arise for children and youth with an FASD
Practical strategies for prevention of concerns and how to address issues that arise

Space is limited
Please RSVP to Karen Huber at khuber@lutherwood.ca

Kids Brain Health Network (formerly NeuroDevNet) wishes to conduct an environmental scan with diverse stakeholders in order to inform future research directions, based on the needs and challenges experienced by parents of children with Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders. Have your voice heard by participating in the survey: https://neurodevnet.med.ualberta.ca/surveys/?s=JL3HKE4EW9

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