FASD TRAINING
Since 2005, training has been one of the main services offered by the Network. With four distinct training modules, the Network travels across the province to deliver FASD education to diverse groups such as frontline workers, foster parents, post-secondary students, and other community agencies. We are also available for custom presentations at conferences and events.
Information about each of the training modules can be found below. The workshops, training sessions, and presentations can be held anywhere in the province. For some workshops, the Network charges a cost-recovery fee based on the costs we incur to travel and deliver the training.
By receiving training on FASD, organizations that work with individuals living with the disability can gain a better understanding of FASD and tailor supports to meet the individuals' needs.
To request a training, please complete the forms linked below.
Community Presentation
1 to 1.5 hour session
no charge
Training Modules
These engaging and easy-to-understand sessions provide a relatable introduction to FASD, highlighting how it can present and the common challenges faced by individuals with FASD in various systems.
Attendees will gain a simple overview of what FASD is, current statistics, and why addressing stigma is so essential. The session also features information about the services offered through the FASD Network of Saskatchewan.
To request a training, complete this form:
Post-Secondary Presentation
1 to 2 hour session
no charge
These flexible, interactive presentations are designed to educate students across a broad range of programs, including, but not limited to, corrections, psychology, addictions, nursing, and education. Ranging from one to two hours, they offer a dynamic overview of what FASD is, how it can present, the stigma surrounding it, systemic barriers faced by individuals with prenatal exposure, and effective strategies for support.
Students will develop a heartfelt understanding of the lived experiences of individuals with FASD and discover practical ways they can make a positive impact in their future careers and community roles.
These presentations challenge students to think creatively about how they can apply this vital knowledge to foster understanding, compassion, and effective support across various fields. Working through an FASD lens will never do harm. In fact, it enriches our understanding and helps us better support the diverse range of individuals we encounter in any career or community setting.
To request a training, complete this form:
FASD for Frontline Workers
6 hour session
$70 per attendee
This evidence-based, six-hour training is designed to deepen your understanding and build your capacity to support individuals with FASD across all sectors, including, but not limited to, social work, childcare, education, addictions, and corrections. Moving beyond a basic overview, the session explores how prenatal alcohol exposure impacts brain development and behaviour throughout the lifespan.
Through real-life examples, collaborative discussions, and interactive activities, we’ll explore the diverse and complex symptoms of FASD such as cognitive impacts, behavioural challenges, sensory processing differences, dysregulation, and overlaps with mental health. Equally important, we’ll examine systemic barriers and how they often lead to adverse outcomes for individuals with FASD. The session emphasizes the need for nuanced, adaptable strategies, judgment-free support, and policies that prioritize understanding over stigmatization.
While acknowledging the significant systemic complexities, this session emphasizes that working through an evidence-based FASD lens is fundamentally a strengths-based, hope-filled approach. Understanding and compassion can never do harm; instead, they reveal incredible potential, resilience, and possibilities even within complex systems. When we see beyond surface behaviours and systemic hurdles, support becomes more meaningful, empowering individuals to thrive.
A core focus is on best-practice documentation using accurate, strengths-based records to shift perceptions, reduce biases, and foster respectful, effective interactions. Designed for committed professionals, this training encourages mindset shifts and strategic thinking, empowering you to interpret behaviours more effectively, develop tailored interventions, and navigate systemic challenges with confidence.
By the end, you’ll be equipped with practical skills and a renewed perspective, recognizing the intricate, layered nature of supporting someone with FASD and the potential for growth and success in every individual.
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Understanding FASD
3 hour session
$35 per attendee
This evidence-based, 3-hour workshop offers a foundational introduction to FASD, designed to inspire a meaningful shift in perspective. Focusing on the 10 brain domains that can be impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure, this interactive session explores how FASD influences behaviour, learning, and emotional regulation in profound ways.
Through engaging activities, real-world examples, and open discussion, participants will deepen their understanding of how FASD can present while addressing common stigmas and misconceptions. The session emphasizes that within FASD lies hope, strength, and resilience, highlighting the potential for growth and positive outcomes when support is rooted in education and understanding.
This shorter, perspective-shifting session is ideal for anyone seeking a core understanding of FASD whether you're new to the topic or looking for a foundation to build upon. Working through an FASD lens will never do harm; in fact, it enhances our capacity to support individuals more effectively across all settings, promoting dignity, empowerment, and compassion.
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Understanding FASD through a Legal Lens
6 hour session
$70 per attendee
Our in-depth, evidence-based 6-hour training is tailored for professionals working in legal settings. This session offers a comprehensive examination of the 10 brain domains affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, exploring how these impacts influence functions such as impulse control, decision-making, and behaviour regulation within legal contexts.
Participants will engage in interactive activities, case studies, and meaningful discussions to deepen their understanding of how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) manifests in behaviours often misunderstood across various sectors, with a special focus on legal environments. Importantly, the skills and strategies learned in this training will enhance support for individuals with prenatal exposure and will also benefit others in the legal setting who have diverse abilities.
A key focus of the training is on best practices for documentation, which is crucial in legal environments. Traditional documentation often emphasizes deficits, reinforcing negative stereotypes that hinder effective engagement. Our session advocates for a transformative approach that utilizes person-first language and highlights individual strengths to challenge stigma and reshape perceptions of FASD.
Additionally, the training will explore how inclusive language and awareness of systemic factors can dismantle stigma, facilitating growth for individuals with FASD and others. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and tools to implement best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge, empathy, and understanding.
By reframing the narrative surrounding FASD and learning to work through this lens, participants will strengthen their ability to support individuals with prenatal exposure as well as those with diverse abilities in legal settings. This training encourages professionals to apply the insights gained to improve interactions with all individuals, creating a more inclusive environment. Ultimately, attendees will be empowered to foster growth for those they support and for themselves while promoting an informed and compassionate approach to understanding FASD within the legal setting.
To request a training, complete this form:
FASD for Group Home Staff
3 hour session
$35 per attendee
This engaging and evidence-based 3-hour training is designed specifically for staff in group homes who work with children and youth affected by prenatal exposure. It offers practical insights and hands-on strategies to help understand the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on behaviour, cognition, and development.
Using real-life examples and interactive discussions, participants will explore the stigma associated with FASD, identify the primary symptoms, and learn how these factors shape behaviours. The training also examines systemic barriers that can create additional challenges.
A key focus is on best-practice documentation, using clear, strengths-based records to enhance support, improve communication, and reduce stigma. Approaching care through an FASD lens helps staff recognize potential and opportunities for success, fostering a compassionate, consistent environment.
By the end of this session, you'll be better equipped to interpret complex behaviours, develop unique strategies for support, and understand the importance of advocacy when navigating systemic challenges while realizing that adopting an FASD perspective benefits many beyond just those directly affected. When we view the world through this lens, we expand our ability to support everyone in our care.
To request a training, complete this form:
Foster Parent Training
3 hour session
no charge
This compassionate, evidence-based 3-hour training is led by an experienced FASD educator with lived experience and a strong advocacy background. Specifically designed for foster families, it offers powerful insights into how FASD can present in children and youth, along with real-world strategies to support their unique needs, especially in systems that don’t always fully understand or recognize those needs.
Through heartfelt stories and relatable examples, the FASD educator will explore how FASD influences behaviour, learning, and emotional well-being. Topics include breaking down stigma, building trusting relationships, collaborating with birth families, advocacy, recognizing signs of prenatal exposure and navigating emotional challenges like grief, frustration, and hope, focusing on resilience, strength, and positive growth.
Our goal is to equip you with effective tools and compassionate understanding to create safe, nurturing environments where children with FASD can truly thrive. Each participant will receive a resource booklet, either as a printed copy or a PDF, for ongoing learning and practical application.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other foster families, share experiences, and build a supportive network. Rooted in empathy and expertise, this training helps you better understand FASD, boost your confidence, and make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of the children and youth you care for.
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Conferences Custom Presentations
If you’re holding an event or conference and would like a presentation on FASD please contact the Network. We’ve created custom presentations and provided FASD education at a variety of events for diverse groups, including:
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2020 We Are All Able Conference
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2023 Nourishing our Roots Conference, Saskatoon
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2024 AIMS-SK Substance Use Disorders Interactive Workshop, Saskatoon
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2024 Beyond the Spectrum: FASD Conference, Edmonton
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2025 FASD Changing the Conversation Conference, Yorkton
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2025 Canada FASD Conference, Toronto
