Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities

Fetal Alcohol Resource Center

4710 E. 29th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711

520-745-5588

Fetal Alcohol Workshops for District II

 

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FASD 101 Basic Training for Support Coordinators, Caregivers, and Professionals:

“Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders”

Understand how prenatal exposure affects the brain and impacts behavior

Recognize physical and neurological symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Learn about the significance of the “Invisible Gap”

Study the relationship between Prevention and Intervention

Be able to pre-screen for possible FASD in children and adults and make appropriate referrals

 

January 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 4710 E. 29th Street, Bldg  #10, Tucson RSVP 519-1515

February 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 3655 E. 2nd Street, Tucson RSVP 318-3510

February 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 4710 E. 29th Street, Bldg  #10, Tucson RSVP 519-1515

 

FASD 201 Special Training for Screeners, Caregivers, and Providers:

“Successful Intervention Strategies and Support Services”

(Prerequisite: FASD 101)

Review FASD 101

Identify intervention strategies that help affected individuals of all ages

Apply new insights to existing program plans to improve outcomes

Understand the importance of the families’ grief process

Implement protective factors to minimize or prevent secondary disabilities

 

January 18, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 4710 E. 29th Street, Bldg  #10, Tucson RSVP 519-1515

February 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 3655 E. 2nd Street, Tucson RSVP 318-3510

February 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 4710 E. 29th Street, Bldg  #10, Tucson RSVP 519-1515

 

FASD 301 Workshop for Screener Certification:

“Screening Process for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders”

(Prerequisites: FASD 101 and FASD 201)

To be scheduled

 

Certificates will be provided.  Childcare will not be available.

There is no fee for this training, but registration is required. Call the RSVP number listed above.

For more information, visit FAS Arizona at www.fasarizona.com