FASD: Promising Practices, Promising Futures – 2013 Alberta, Canada FASD Conference

Join this multidisciplinary conference focused on FASD and its impact on individuals, families, communities and society at large. The conference will feature keynote presentations and over 30 breakout sessions on the latest practices in FASD prevention, assessment and support.

Objectives
Participants can expect to:

• Increase their knowledge on recent developments in the field of FASD, including in the areas of prevention, assessment and supports;
• Network and share with people from all areas of the FASD field; and,
• Increase their understanding and awareness of the impact of FASD on the lives of those living with it and their support systems.

Audience
The conference will be of interest to: caregivers and families, individuals with FASD, teachers, teachers aides, social workers, nurses, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physicians, alcohol and substance abuse professionals; mental health workers, community workers, family support workers, program providers, vocational rehab service providers, elected officials, government ministries, lawyers and policymakers.