9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD
Review, Respond, and Relate Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice Around the World
DATE | April 11-14, 2024
VENUE | Hyatt Regency, Seattle, WA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Despite thousands of published articles on FASD, limited research focuses specifically on adolescents and adults with FASD. As individuals diagnosed with FASD age, the “need to know” across a broad spectrum of areas continues to be critically important for identifying clinically relevant research questions and directions that will impact their day-to-day function and health outcomes.
Building on the work of eight previous conferences*, we aim to examine relevant global research, programs, and policies. What can we learn from practice-based evidence? What does existing or emerging research tell us? Are the results transferable from country to country and/or from laboratory and clinical studies to real life? Are there clinical implications of results from any of these areas of which we should be aware? What are the changes in our thinking, practice, and directions that will be required to improve outcomes? What are the implications for the future? We hope you can join us at this interactive conference and be at the forefront of addressing these relevant global issues.
Practice-Based Evidence FASD Support Groups in Ontario: What Makes Them Work and How Augmenting Groups and Individual Sessions with Acceptance Commitment Training Can Impact Outcomes (Seminar A5)
Angela Geddes, CYC, MSW, RSW, YTT, Researcher, Social Worker, Private Practice, Elgin County, ON
Demonstrate the importance of working alongside individuals with FASD and their caregivers to develop and deliver supports tailored to their needs
Collaborate and develop partnerships with community agencies, sharing expertise and resources, while building skills and capacity
Identify the unique and key elements of support groups that are considered effective in addressing the wellbeing of individuals with FASD and their caregivers
Practice and further discover the benefit of Acceptance Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) for all: facilitators, group and individual participants
REGISTRATION
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