Support Groups

FASD Parent Support Group in Davis County

Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016, RSVP to Kim King
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Davis Community Learning Center, 210 Center Street, Clearfield, Utah 84015 (East side of Wasatch Elementary School)
Contact: RSVP to Kim King by email at kbking626@gmail.com by October 10th. If not enough people RSVP, she may decide to cancel the speaker. So please RSVP as soon as you can!
Description: Adam King, Special Education Coordinator in Davis County School District, will talk about IEP's, 504's and how to request the best accommodations for your child. He will also give information on resources, upcoming events, disability advocacy groups, and transitioning to adulthood.

Watch this video from the CDC to hear about one parent's experience with FASD.



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  • Dealing with Challenging Behavior

    Challenging Behavior Handout
    • Thursday, February 25, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Utah Foster Care, 5296 South Commerce Dr. #400, Murray, UT 84107
    • Come listen to Regina Tippets, a licensed counselor in Murray, talk about ways to support children with challenging behaviors, most specifically children with FASD. Come learn about building strong relationships and improving communication skills so as to better provide a loving and safe environment for all children with special needs. Handout at right.



    Free Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Parent Seminar

    Parent Seminar Handout
    • Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    • Utah Parent Center, 230 W. 200 South, Suite 1101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (in the same parking lot as the downtown Post Office)
    • This seminar, sponsored by the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition and the Utah Parent Center, is for parents of children with FASD and their providers. Speakers will discuss common challenges for families, the FAS diagnosis, school issues, neuropsychological assessments, getting jobs, and the court system. The Seminar and lunch are free. Space is limited, so please use the Registration Form to save a space.

    Planning for Special Needs: Legal & Financial Steps Caregivers Can Take

    • Workshop
    • Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
    • Utah Valley University, 8000 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058
    • In this workshop, the presenters provide a checklist and blueprint of important steps to take; explain the Federal benefits available and how to preserve them; describe legal tools such as trusts that benefit Special Needs specifically; and in general outline the options available for individuals and families dealing with these important issues. Registration required; contact Vicky at 801-863-5425. For more information visit Planning For Special Needs

    Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition FASD Awareness Activities 2014

    FASD Day postcard
    • Join us on the steps of the Utah State Capitol, Tuesday, September 9th at 9:09 am for our FASD Day event and press conference. Coalition members, a physician, and families will speak about FASD and provide interviews with the media. (A special "thank you" to the Capitol Preservation Board.)

    Disability Advisory Council Public Comment

    • The August 26, 2014 Disability Advisory Council meeting will include an hour of public comment. People, families, providers, -all are welcome to address the Council or the Division. We are encouraging discussions of concerns, success, and areas to investigate. The meeting will begin at 2:00PM at the Multi State Agency Office Building, 195 North 1950 West, Room 1020c, Salt Lake City. The public comment period is scheduled for 3:00. Please reserve a speaking time with Ryan Carrier (rcarrier@utah.gov) or 801-538-4172.

    2014 Family Links Statewide Conference

    Family Links Flyer
    • 2-day Conference
    • Friday and Saturday, February 28 and March 1, 2014
    • Murray High School, 5440 South State Street, Murray, UT
    • Families of children and youth with special needs and disabilities are invited to attend the Utah Family Links Conference. Sessions include information on keeping marriages strong; siblings get-together; employment & postsecondary education; dual diagnosis; working with schools; accommodations in college; Employment First; self-determination; legal planning and trusts; assistive technology; housing; pie social for dads; Down syndrome expert panel; funding issues; caregiving; and much more. To register, see the Family Links Registration page. Registration costs range from $10 (Friday Keynote only) to $35 (Friday & Saturday including dinner Friday).

    The IEP Process and Dispute Resolution: Questions and Answers

    IEP Q & A Poster
    • 2-hour Workshop
    • Tuesday, March 11, 2014
    • Utah Parent Center, 230 West 200 South, Suite 1101, Salt Lake City, UT
    • Please join the Utah Parent Center and the Disability Law Center for this free IEP Process and Dispute Resolution Question and Answer Session for parents of children and youth with disabilities or special needs. For details and to register, see the IEP Clinic Q & A page.

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Day, September 9, 2013

    Terra and Jeremy Poster

    Living with FASD Summit

    • Telesummit (like a mini-conference)
    • Monday, September 9, 2013, for 12 days.
    • Online
    • Free information (for registered participants for a limited time) and practical strategies for families with childrne with FASD. Speakers include professionals/parents rasing children with FASD. For details and to register, see the Living with FASD 2013 Summit page.

    FASD Intervention Strategies

    • One-day training for professionals.
    • Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Department of Human Services, 195 North 1950 West, Room 1020C, Salt Lake City, UT
    • For details and to register, see the Frontier Regional FASD Training Center page.

    2013 Learning Disabilities Association of Utah Conference

    • One-day conference for families, students, and professionals.
    • Friday, March 15, 2013, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    • Weber State University, Shepherd Union Building, Ogden, UT
    • For details and to register, see the Learning Disabilities Association of Utah page.

    FASD Training of Trainers

    • Free two-day course for professionals.
    • Tuesday-Wednesday, December 4-5, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Must attend both days.
    • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Airport - East, Salt Lake City, UT
    • Pre-registration is required. Class will be cancelled if not enough people are pre-registered.

    Adolescent Brain Development Training

    • Six-hour course for professionals
    • Thursday, October 25, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Utah Department of Human Services, Salt Lake City, UT
    • For details and to register, see the Adolescent Brain Development Training announcement and RSVP to Becky King at rbarnett@utah.gov or 801-538-4278.

    Parent Seminar: Caring for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

    Vital Signs: Binge Drinking Prevalence, Frequency, and Intensity Among Adults

    What Every Allied Healthcare Professional Needs to Know About FASD's

    Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Workshop

    Dr. Hoyme Visit, September 22, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT

    On Thursday, September 22, 2011, H. Eugene Hoyme, MD, FACMG, will be visiting Salt Lake City for lectures and meeings.
    • At 8:00 am, Dr. Hoyme will be speaking at Pediatric Grand Rounds sponsored by and held at Primary Children's Medical Center.
    • At 12:00 pm, Dr. Hoyme will be speaking at the Resident Noon Conference sponsored by and held at Primary Children's Medical Center.
    • At 2:00 pm, Dr. Hoyme will be attending the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition Meeting at the Utah Department of Health, Children with Special Health Care Needs Building, 44 Mario Capecchi Dr. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Al Romeo at alromeo@utah.gov.

    FASD Training, October 21-22, 2011, St. George, UT

    On Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, 2011, the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition is sponsoring a workshop on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in St. George.

    Alcohol in Pregnancy Warning Signs to Go Up Early

    The Utah Department of Health partnered with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) to revise the existing alcohol warning signs in locations where alcohol is served. The signs warn women to not drink alcohol when pregnant to avoid the risks of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

    Press information in response to "Light drinking during pregnancy..." research study

    The Pregnancy Risk Line at the Department of Health (one of the partners in the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition), distributed a press release in response to the recent article by Kelly et al. Below are links to information for the press.

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day

    Support FASD Awareness Day on September 9th (9/9/2011) and pledge to be alcohol-free during your 9 months of pregnancy. Join an event in your town or start your own event. You can make a difference and help prevent birth defects and life-long disabilities caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy.



    FASD Awareness Day Materials for Cities and Press Organizations

    What: The Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition has developed 4 posters for cities to display in government buildings. The display stands are included. Use these materials to support FASD awareness all year long, promote a proclamation, or support local families that are promoting FASD awareness.
    Date: Available all year long.
    Contact: Al Romeo (alromeo@utah.gov) to schedule the posters for your city. Ashalon Poster Kellee Poster Ruth Poster Terra and Jeremy Poster



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