🚨👀 Deadline to apply for the @canchild_ca Kids Brain Health Network McMaster University Continuing Education @FERCourse is June 19!🖱️Apply: redcap.link/9pu6knvp 🤷Not sure if the course is right for you? See what others are saying 👀⬇️ Still not sure? Connect w/ me Sam Micsinszki or at [email protected] 📨📨

For so many children their sensitivity to shame is intolerable due to the impact of early adversity. How we as adults interact with them has to step away from the cultural norms of shame based behaviour management. #CPV #CCVAB

#ICYMI Listen to Julie Despaties, Founder & Executive Director at Adopt4Life speak at the House of Commons on #timetoattach See the full discussion here: ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/…

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are studying brain structure and function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They are looking for participants aged 6-12 years old with or without a diagnosis of ASD. Contact [email protected] if interested.

"The experiences of Black adoptees and adoptive parents aren’t usually included in mainstream media. However, there have been some inspiring projects that should be celebrated for shedding light on the challenges and triumphs." adopt4life.com/blog/fade-to-b…

Today, we're honored to shine a spotlight on Dr. Samantha Coleman, a self-identified Black adoptee dedicated to dispelling stigmas surrounding adoption in the Black community. Check out the article below: adler.edu/2021/01/29/red…

Congratulations, Linda Nguyen! 🎇

Join us for a presentation in French on bilingual resources and initiatives on difficulties related to behaviours in children and adolescents with FASD by Maude Champagne, RSW, MSW, Ph.D. (c). ow.ly/JCPp50QG8ZY

'Surviving More than Once' is our latest thought-provoking blog post by Rachael Ward Read now: partnershipprojectsuk.com/surviving-more… #PartnershipProjects #NVR #NONVIOLENTRESISTANCE #nvrblog #CPVA #childtoparentabuse #ChildToParentViolence #familytherapist #therapist #CAMHS #socialworker

Looking to learn more about FASD within Black communities? This article on Racial/Ethnic Disparity in Association Between Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Intake During Pregnancy is a great place to start: ow.ly/XIiL50QAmPO #BlackHistoryMonth

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Teachers and support staff can play an important role in recognising neurodevelopmental concerns and connecting families with health services. Check out our guide outlining the six stages of the referral and diagnostic process for FASD here: ow.ly/4K4A50QLgzR

L'armure de la honte chez l'enfant ayant des difficultés d'attachement.

People with #FASD are often asked to take part in research. This CanFASD Research Network guide is based on a collaboration btwn researchers & 40 adults with FASD and includes what participants can expect / ask for when deciding to take part in the research. canfasd.ca/wp-content/upl…

Congratulations to @Adopt4LifeON on its 10th birthday 🎉🎂. What a wonderful new name: Interwoven Connections. 🙌

Shame is often experienced by families who have a child, youth who displays aggressive behaviours towards them. Sharing their story with peers and professionals who 'get it' is a step towards healing. @Adopt4LifeON FASD Ottawa CanFASD Research Network KBHN PART Committee #AFCCA #FASD #CPVA #NVR

Parents of young people exhibiting aggressive behaviors #AFCCA often encounter judgment from well-meaning professionals and friends. These interactions can be deeply challenging and sometimes even traumatizing.

Dr Samantha Noyek, Dr James Reynolds and I will be presenting our research at the International FASD Conference in Madrid. We will be talking about interventions to support families who are experiencing aggression from their young person with FASD. eufasd2024.com

Interested in learning more about the conceptualization of aggressive behaviours and FASD and the application of Nonviolent Resistance? Come along to our August webinar 'FASD and Aggression: From Conceptualization to Clinical Best Practice'. Register now: ow.ly/pOtg50SFzA9

Caregivers & Professionals: Do you support a young person with FASD and aggressive behaviours? Join me, Dr. Maude Champagne, for an essential webinar on understanding and managing childhood aggression in the context of FASD. To register: lnkd.in/d27WHhmJ