FASSTAR ENTERPRISES

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Support, Training, Advocacy, and Resources

Teresa Kellerman and her son John offer a unique workshop experience tailored to meet your needs. Training is available on all aspects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, including community awareness, prevention, and intervention.  Schedule a training today!


New Workshop for Parents and Caregivers:
FASD Magical Mystery Tour
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Fasstar Enterprises 
7725 E. 33rd Street 
Tucson, AZ 85710 
520 - 296 - 9172 
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Custom tailored training to meet the needs of your organization or group!

 

Choose any combination of the following:

  • Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

  • Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Other Drugs 

  • FASD and the Brain: How Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affects Children’s Behavior

  • Early Intervention Strategies for Infants and Young Children Exposed Prenatally to Drugs

  • Screams to Dreams: A guide to help parents and caregivers cope with the fears and frustrations of raising children with FASD (Download Abstract and Outline)

  • I Wish I Didn't Have FASD: Helping Teens and Adults to Achieve Success in Life

  • Native American Issues: Healing to Wellness in the Community

  • Baby's First Environment: Understanding the Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Families and Individuals in the Social Services and Health Services Systems

 

  • Impact on the Family: One Child's Life From Infancy to Adulthood

  • Riding the FASD Roller Coaster: Helping Parents Grieve the Loss of Normalcy

  • One in Every Classroom: How to Help the Alcohol Affected Student Succeed.

  • The Visible Kid With the Invisible Disability: How to Recognize Invisible Forms of FASD and Apply Effective Intervention Strategies.

  • Mothers In Treatment: What Mothers and Treatment Providers  Need to Know to Cope Successfully With Children Exposed to Alcohol and Other Drugs

  • Absence of Malice: How to Design a Plan to Help Youth and Adults in the Court System.

  • Looking Up the River: A New Perspective on Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders

  • Bridging the Information Gap: The Grand Canyon of FASD, Finding Community Solutions

  • Magical FASD Mystery Tour: Learning about FASD Through Music, Magic, and More! (This is a fun all- day seminar for those who already have a good understanding of FASD)

 

 

Suggested Agenda for All-Day Training

 

9:00    Welcome and Introductions

9:15    The Faces of FASD: "Baby Mine" Slide Show

9:30    Impact on the Family: From Infancy to Adulthood

10:00  PowerPoint Presentation Part 1: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

10:20  Break

10:30  PowerPoint Presentation Part 2: Understanding Prenatal Alcohol's Impact on Behavior

Noon  Lunch Break  "Pandora's Box: A Magical Story of Hope"

1:00   Video  “Colette’s Story”

1:15   PowerPoint Presentation Part 3: Intervention Strategy Guidelines

2:20   Break

2:30   Screening, Referral, Resources

2:45   Questions and Answers

3:00  Interactive Exercises: What It’s Like to Have FASD 

         FAS Simulation Test and/or

         FASD and Central Auditory Processing Disorder

3:15  Problem Solving Workshop (small group break out)

         Factors that affect behavior - Case study of child's problem behaviors and/or

         Solutions for the Community - Case study of birth mother's dilemma

3:30  Skit "This is the Baby that Lisa Had" 

3:55  Feedback Evaluations

4:00  Certificates and Dismissal

Sample Training Outlines

 "Absence of Malice"

A Presentation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) for Judges, Lawyers, Social Workers, Teachers, Law Enforcement Officers, Probation Officers, and Psychologists in Education, Drug Courts, the Justice System, and Child Protective Services.

Part I:
Definitions
Diagnostic criteria
Labels, the pros and cons
How alcohol affects the developing fetus
Array of Abilities
FAS and the Brain
Physiological characteristics of FAS
Neurological signs of alcohol exposure

Part II:
Primary disabilities associated with FAS
Secondary disabilities associated with FAS
High-risk groups among women
Effects of paternal drinking on offspring
"SCREAMS" intervention strategies 
Factors for considerations in program plans
What works in class/court/community
Resources 

"Looking Up the River"

Used for Statewide FAS Conference

in Arizona: www.fasarizona.com

 

A presentation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the impact on the individual, the family, and the community, with a focus on prevention of alcohol related disorders and prevention of the secondary disabilities associated with FAS and FASD.


Part I:
Three Levels of Prevention

          Primary (general public)

          Secondary (women with substance abuse)

          Tertiary (individuals already affected)
Definitions
Diagnostic criteria
Labels, the pros and cons
Incidence and cost 
How alcohol affects the developing fetus
Array of Abilities
FAS and the Brain
Physiological characteristics of FAS
Neurological signs of alcohol exposure

Part II:
Primary disabilities associated with FASD
Secondary disabilities associated with FASD
Protective Factors
High-risk groups among women
Effects of paternal drinking on offspring
"SCREAMS" model of intervention strategies 
Healing: Awareness, Acceptance, Action
Identifying obstacles to prevention
Overcoming obstacles to prevention
Resources 

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Email Teresa to schedule your training today!


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