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Building Success for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Swift Current Training Workshop

December 6, 2006
 
This one day workshop will consider the possibility of the presence of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the lifelong implications, while examining practical strategies and supports for working with individuals and families affected by FASD. The information in the workshop will be especially pertinent to those working as a mentor or support person, family members, front line workers, government employees and professionals.  

Location:

The Days Inn , Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada

Contact:
FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan Inc.

Website: http://www.skfasnetwork.ca/pdf%20files/Workshop%20Registration%20forms/Swift%20Current%20Workshop%20Form.pdf
E-mail: fasdoffice@sasktel.net
Tel: (306) 975-0896  Fax: (306) 242-8007



Building Success for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): North Battleford Training Workshop

December 7 - 8, 2006
 
This workshop will consider the possibility of the presence of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the lifelong implications, while examining practical strategies and supports for working with individuals and families affected by FASD. The information in the workshop will be especially pertinent to those working as a mentor or support person, family members, front line workers, government mployees and professionals.  

Location:

Western Development Museum , North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Contact:
FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan Inc.

Website: http://www.skfasnetwork.ca/pdf%20files/Workshop%20Registration%20forms/North%20Battleford%20Workshop%20Form.pdf
E-mail: fasdoffice@sasktel.net
Tel: (306) 975-0896  Fax: (306) 242-8007



Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic, Evaluation & Assessment Training

January 14; January 15 - 17, 2007
 
This training is for teams that are developed and ready to begin diagnosis and for groups interested in starting a team who want to return to their community to share what is involved in the process of community development and how to build a team.  

Location:

Lakeland Inn Conference Room 5411 - 55 Street, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada

Contact:
Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Website: http://www.lakelandfas.com/
E-mail: kmfascen@telus.net
Tel: (780) 594-9905; Toll free: 1-877-594-5454  Fax: (780) 594-9907



FASD Promising Practices, Promising Futures

February 1 - 2, 2007
 
The 2007 Alberta FASD Conference is a multidisciplinary conference focusing on FASD and its impact on individuals, families, communities and society at large. Conference activities include a variety of speakers, presentations and community showcase displays.  

Location:

Shaw Conference Centre 9797 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Contact:
Visit the conference website for registation information.

Website: http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/fas/page.cfm?pg=2007%20Alberta%20FASD%20Conference





Building Success for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): La Ronge Training Workshops

February 19 - 20, 2007
 
This two day workshop will consider the possibility of the presence of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the lifelong implications, while examining practical strategies and supports for working with individuals and families affected by FASD. The information in the workshop will be especially pertinent to those working as a mentor or support person, family members, front line workers, government employees and professionals.  

Location:

La Ronge Motor Hotel , La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada

Contact:
FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan Inc.

Website: http://www.skfasnetwork.ca/pdf%20files/Workshop%20Registration%20forms/La%20Ronge%20Workshop%20Form.pdf
E-mail: fasdoffice@sasktel.net
Tel: (306) 975-0896  Fax: (306) 242-8007


The 2nd International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Research, Policy and Practice Around the World

March 7-10, 2007
  
This international conference will provide a forum to discuss and examine current research. Topics will include substance use in pregnancy, biomedical, clinical and diagnostic research, and the evaluation of intervention and prevention activities. The conference will share lessons learned in a way that will foster improved policy and practice, promote healthy communities and social inclusion, and local, national and international collaboration on FASD. The voices of affected children, youth and adults will be heard throughout the event. The conference goal is to provide participants with the means to use research and practice to inform and shape policy.


Location:

Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Contact:
UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education

Website:
http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/FASD2007_index.htm
Email: ipconf@interchange.ubc.ca
Tel: (604) 822-0054    Fax: (604) 822-4835



Building Success for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Yorkton Training Workshops

March 19 - 20, 2007
 
This two day workshop will consider the possibility of the presence of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the lifelong implications, while examining practical strategies and supports for working with individuals and families affected by FASD. The information in the workshop will be especially pertinent to those working as a mentor or support person, family members, front line workers, government employees and professionals.  

Location:

Best Western Inn , Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Contact:
FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan Inc.

Website: http://www.skfasnetwork.ca/pdf%20files/Workshop%20Registration%20forms/Yorkton%20Workshop%20Form.pdf
E-mail: fasdoffice@sasktel.net
Tel: (306) 975-0896  Fax: (306) 242-8007


Colloque international : alcool & grossesse

April 26 - 28, 2007
 
Call for proposals due September 30, 2006. Topics to be addressed include the early detection of patients affected by FASD and associated potential risks; the assistance and guidance of women, mothers, children, and families within the framework; the public health stake for modern society; initial prevention; research.

Location:
Saint Louis, Reunion Island, France

Contact:
Reunisaf

E-mail: colloque@reunisaf.com
Tel: 0262 22 10 04  Fax: 0262 91 12 02



International FASD Awareness Day

September 9, 2007
 
First held on September 9, 1999, FASD Awareness Day events are held worldwide and events are organized by local communities to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  

Location:

Worldwide

Website: http://www.fasworld.com/getinvolved.asp





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