Developing Strategies: Post Diagnosis Interventions for Individuals with FASD Thursday May, 22nd and Friday May 23rd , 2014

Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA), University of Alberta-Main Campus, Edmonton 11405-87th Avenue, Edmonton T6G 1C9

General Information This training will provide information on best practices and current research regarding intervention and support strategies for post FASD diagnosis planning. It will assist clinic team members and others to develop appropriate and meaningful support plans and diagnostic report recommendations. Presenters will provide participants with information about links between research and evidence-based best practices for post clinic interventions, supports and treatment to enhance the lives of those with FASD and their caregivers.

Presenters

x Dr. Jacquie Pei, Registered Psychologist, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology; Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatrics- University of Alberta

x Dr. Tracy Jirikowic, Assistant Professor-University of Washington; OTR/L, FAOTA; Clinician-FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network, University of Washington, Seattle

x Brenda M. Knight, Registered Psychologist, Private Practice, Vancouver, BC

Training Objectives

9 Increase understanding of research findings, clinical treatment and strategies in areas of sensory processing; mental health; and intervention practices working from brain to system level approaches;

9 Create opportunity for participants to learn from clinical experts, researchers; 9 Network and interact with interdisciplinary colleagues.

Who Should Attend? This training is useful for FASD Assessment & Diagnostic Clinic Team members and others involved in post diagnosis intervention planning, including, but not limited to the following:

x Team/ Clinic Coordinators x Physicians x Psychologists x Speech-Language Pathologists x Social Workers x Family Support Workers

x Educators x Mental Health Therapists x Community Health Providers/Nurses x Occupational Therapists x Correctional Officers/Justice Clinic members x Intervention Program Providers

Venue Edmonton Clinic Health Academy Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Located East of the Jubilee Auditorium and Car Park and easy access with the Health Sciences LRT Station). Paid parking lot is adjacent to the ECHA building.

Fees & Registration $150.00/person: includes catered lunch, tea, and coffee on both days of training.

Due to limited number of participants there will be no cancellation refunds; however, you may substitute another person from your agency or clinic if you are unable to attend. See further details on registration form

Cheque or money order must accompany registration form and be made payable to: Lakeland Centre for FASD

Accommodation The Campus Tower Suites and Varscona Hotel on Whyte have block rates available. The Campus Tower Suites is located 1 block from the ECHA building. The Varscona Hotel is located about 10 blocks from the ECHA building. Accommodation costs are responsibility of participants.

**Please Note: Special rates are based on availability up to April 20, 2014 Book early to avoid disappointment!

Campus Towers Suites Varscona Hotel on Whyte 11145-87th Avenue 8208-106th Street Edmonton, T6G 0Y1 Edmonton, T6E 6R9 Ph: 780.439.6060 Ph: 1.866.465.8150 Book with code: FASD Diagnostic Training Book with code: FASD Clinic 1 bedroom suite: $163.00/night + taxes Standard Room: $130.00/night + taxes 2 bedroom suite: $195.00/night + taxes (includes free parking) (Parking-$13.00/day)

Registration Form~ May 22 & 23rd 2014, University of Alberta, Edmonton Name: _____________________________________ Phone: _____________________

Organization/Affiliation: _____________________________________________________

Profession: _______________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________ City: _______________________

Prov: ____ Postal Code: ________ email: ________________________________

Are you currently a team member on an FASD Assessment & Diagnostic Clinic? __Yes __No

If  ‘yes’,  Clinic  Name  ______________________________________________________ Registration Fee: $150.00 (includes onsite catered lunch/tea & coffee both days) ¾ Payment must accompany this registration form ¾ Please complete separate form for each person registering ¾ Receipts will be issued and mailed to the organization or individual making payment, unless otherwise

noted on this form. MM S Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) can complete the Linking Learning to Practice exercise for CMC credits. For further information, please see: http://www.cfpc.ca/Linking_Learning_to_Practice **A limited number of seats will be designated for diagnostic clinic team members until February 21, 2014. Register early to ensure your spot. Registrations will remain open after February 21, until all seats are filled, but will be available to other stakeholders.

Please email questions: clinictraining@lcfasd.com or admin@lcfasd.com

Please make cheques payable to

Lakeland Centre for FASD

Send completed Registration & payment to:

LCFASD Box 479

Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P1

Agenda

Thursday, May 22, 2014 Room #2-140 ECHA Building

8:00am-8:30am Check-in Coffee & tea

8:30am-8:45am Opening Remarks

8:45am-9:30am Dr. Hasmukhlal (Hasu) Rajani, Pediatrician, Professor-Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta

¾ Welcome ¾ Beyond Diagnosis—Importance of Interventions, Post

Diagnosis Planning

9:30am-10:00am Canadian Guidelines for Diagnosis- Revisions update

10:00-10:15am Break

10:15am-10:45am Highlights—FASD Diagnostic Clinics

10:45am-11:45am Parent Panel

11:45am-1:00 pm Catered Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm Dr. Jacquie Pei

¾ What is working in FASD intervention that is making a difference?

¾ Research on intervention practices that work from the brain to a systems level approach.

3:00pm-3:15pm Break

3:15pm-4:00pm Dr. Pei, continued

4:00pm Questions, wrap-up

Friday, May 23, 2014 Room #2-140 ECHA

8:30am-12:00pm Dr. Tracy Jirikowic

¾ Sensory processing and occupational therapy supports to enhance daily function in children with FASD,

¾ Describe how sensory processing differences influence development, behavior and daily function in children with FASD,

¾ Discuss evaluation methods to understand sensory processing behaviors in the context of other neurobehavioral challenges in children with FASD,

¾ Describe occupation-therapy based interventions and strategies to support adaptive function in home, school and community environments.

12:00pm-1:30pm Catered Lunch

¾ Optional break- out session for Occupational Therapists with Tracy Jirikowic

1:30pm-4:30pm Brenda M. Knight

¾ Children with FASD: A review of mental health issues and treatment planning,

¾ Integrating multidisciplinary and caregiver sources of information to establish a foundation when developing treatment plans,

¾ Learning to observe and communicate effectively in order to set the stage to optimize resilience and quality of life for individuals and their caregivers.