Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
3400 Westwood Drive V2N 1S1 Prince George, BC, Canada

HealthNexus is excited to announce that we are now accepting funding applications for #FASD Support Groups in Ontario! Apply by May 26 to receive up to $4,500 in funding! https://new.fasdinfotsaf.ca/fasd-support-groups/

Here is a sneak peak of the upcoming Livestream April 23,2021.

If you have not yet registered for our upcoming Livestream this Friday the 23rd, please do, feel free to share this post as well.

Monthly Newsletter for June - Transitions https://fasdoutreach.ca/go/June

Monthly Newsletter catch up time! Sorry we (I) have been behind in adding these to Facebook. May's theme - Continuing Continuous Learning! https://fasdoutreach.ca/go/May

Final livestream tomorrow at 1pm (PST)! "Supporting Students using an FASD-Informed Approach" This FREE, 2 hr presentation is for educators but open to anyone!... Register: http://fasdoutreach.ca As well, for the first time ever, we will have Live Q&A during the presentation. Meredith Keery, Popfasd BC Teacher Consultant, will be on the chat to answer any questions that might come up. This will be the last presentation on the basics of an FASD-Informed Approach in the classroom. Stay tuned for our new series for the month of May! Finally, as always, if you can't make the live session, still register and we will send you the recorded session and referenced resources! Hope to see you tomorrow :)

Tomorrow! Free, 2 hour POPFASD Livestream at 1pm! This presentation will build an understanding of FASD and provide strategies and ideas to supporting learners with FASD in the classroom and during this time of remote learning.... This is geared towards educators, but open to anyone so please feel free to share out! Finally, if you are unable to attend the live presentation, still register and we can send you the recorded presentation and resources to view at your convenience. Register https://www.fasdoutreach.ca/

This month's newsletter contains a variety of fantastic resources to build understanding and support learners with FASD during this time of remote learning. -Special message from us Popfasd BC -POPFASD video on making physical distancing concrete -8 Keys visual... -Activities to support learners with NOFAS-UK -How to keep routines EdSurge -Supporting Kids during this Crisis Child Mind Institute -Social Story about COVID-19 mindheart.kids and more! Check it out! https://mailchi.mp//popfasdnewsletter-april2020-remote-lea

Just in time for Spring Break!!! This month's newsletter is focused on SELF-CARE for teachers and caregivers of students with complex needs. Check out the great resources and strategies from:... Canada FASD Research Network Waterford.org Child Mind Institute Cult of Pedagogy Jeff Noble See more

It has been a busy month for all of us at Popfasd BC so our newsletter is a little behind, but its finally here! https://mailchi.mp//popfasdnewsletter-february2020-strengt... This month's focus is on using a strengths-based approach to support students.

CANFASD has just shared a shorter version of the new definition (2019)- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. Each person with FASD has both strengths and challenges and will need special supports to help them succeed with many different parts of their daily lives. https://preventionconversation.org//canfasd-public-defini/

Another new resource created by @POPFASD has just been released! Check out this video (4 min) on "perseveration" to learn: what it is, what it looks like, and how we can help students who exhibit this primary disability. https://fasdoutreach.ca/resources/all/p/perseveration #FASD #fasded #changingthestory

Did you know? -There are 6,950 BC children in care (2017) -The estimated prevalence of FASD in children in care is at least 3-11%... November's POPFASD Newsletter has a variety of fantastic resources focused on supporting students in care. https://mailchi.mp/555d98c07/popfasdnewsletter-november2019

"Accommodating them so that they can continue to grow and flourish right where they are..." Wonderfully engaging short video (2:48) of Karmen Krahn sharing an "FASD Trees" metaphor to explain a necessary approach. ... https://www.fasdoutreach.ca/resources/all/f/fasd-trees

CanFASD art competition for individuals with FASD! The winner’s art is featured on our CanFASD holiday cards and their website. The winner will receive a $500 prize and 10 of the printed holiday cards. CanFASD: Art Competition https://preventionconversation.org//canfasd-art-competiti/