June 10-11, 2009: Enhancing Professional Supports for Adults Living with FASD Workshop [Calgary]

Description:
The Calgary John Howard Society is hosting a two-day workshop with Liz Lawryk of the OBD Triage Institute Workshop Description: The risk of criminal involvement for individuals diagnosed with FASD is typically higher due to a combination of variables within this disability. This two day course will focus on assisting professionals in designing supports based on the evaluation of the individual's physical, sensory, cognitive and socio-environmental factors. Discussion will include interviewing techniques, assessment of overall functioning abilities and consideration of strength-based patient-specific strategies.

More Info:
Downtown Friendship Centre, Calgary.
Registration closes May 31, 2009.
Workshop notice (PDF)
Registration (PDF)

For further information please contact Marleny Munoz, EFSP Coordinator at 403-536-0546 or [email protected].