This document provides information about presentation and training opportunities from the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services at the Bissell Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. It lists several presentation and training topics related to parenting, education, and supporting those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Contact information is provided for the FASD Community Educator to inquire about scheduled presentations, consultations, or tailored training opportunities on various FASD-related topics.

1. TRY
DIFFERENT.
NOT HARDER.
Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder
• Presentations •
• Training •
• Consultation •
10527 – 96th
street
Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
www.bissellcentre.org

2. Parenting and FASD Strategies
• The Basics
• Strategies and tips for parenting a child with FASD
• Scheduling and routines
• Personal spaces
• Supports for the Family
FASD and the School Experience
• The Basics
• Strategies for teaching a child with FASD
• Working with the family
• Scheduling and routine
Consulting
Presentations and consultations are at no cost and
tailored to accommodate scheduled time and needs of
the group or agency.
Topics include: Employment, Recreation, Housing,
Addiction, Relationships, Strategies & Support, and
Consistency.
Open to: Parents, Caregivers, Service Providers,
Community Members, Youth, Public Service, and
interested parties.
Contact:
Paul Pringle - FASD Community Educator
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services
Bissell Centre
ppringle@bissellcentre.org
780-423-2285, ext. 316
FASD – The Basics:
• What is FASD?
• Prevention of FASD
• Primary Disabilities
• Tertiary Conditions
• What can we do to support?
FASD - Basics and Beyond:
• The Basics
• The Diagnostic Process
• Prevention and Supports
• Strategies and Interventions
FASD (Full Day) - Certificate of Participation:
• What is FASD?
• History of FASD
• The Diagnostic process
• Prevalence of FASD and our society
• Prevention of FASD
• Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
• Common Characteristics
• Strategies and Interventions
• Case Conference
The Impact of Humour on the Brain:
• The Basics
• How the Brain and Body responds to humour
• From the Frontal Cortex to the systems of the
Cerebellum
• Activities to create humour and laughter