Description

Educating a child with a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum can present many challenges for educators. It is vital for the educators who support them to understand the reasons behind the learning and behavioral challenges so they can utilize “out of the box” strategies for this neuro-diverse population. Participants will be able to: Explore risk factors, describe FASD and connection between brain impairment and behaviors, explore diagnoses under FASD umbrella, identify “red flags” for potential FASD (there are far more students with an FASD than are diagnosed), discuss reframing and other strategies to use in the classroom and educational settings.

Presenter Information

Barb Clark attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a B.I.S. in Youth Studies, Sociology and English.  She has spent over 25 years working with at-risk youth in public schools and the non-profit sector.  Barb and her husband are the parents of four adopted children, the oldest of which is diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Barb works at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) and provides training around the continent on trauma-informed parenting, post adoption support, parent support groups & various topics. She also provides training and consulting with schools, agencies and families to improve the education and lives of young people who were prenatally exposed to drugs and alcohol and are either diagnosed or suspected of having an FASD.

Cost: FREE**

**This training is FREE. Due to the current state of affairs with the coronavirus, we will not be charging for this event. However, should you register and not attend you will be charged $50 per registrant. Cancellations must be received by 3/22/2. Districts will be billed for registered participants following the cancellation date.**