Education and Resources Week-FASD Lectures

By on 3-30-2012 in Education Reform, PostAdoption Resources

Education and Resources Week-FASD Lectures

This week, we will devote the blog to sharing some resources and conferences with you. Today, we would like to share a few upcoming FASD lectures.

US

On the NIH Science calendar, is the 4th Annual Jack Mendelson Honorary Lecture – FASD: It’s What’s Behind the Face that Matters – Effects of Prenatal Alcohol on Brain and Behavior

“Dr. Edward P. Riley will deliver the 2012 Jack Mendelson Honorary Lecture on Thursday, April 19th at 1:30 p.m. in Lipsett Amphitheater, Building 10 [NIH in Bethesda, Maryland]. The title of his talk is “FASD: It’s What’s Behind the Face that Matters – Effects of Prenatal Alcohol on Brain and Behavior.”

Dr. Riley is a world-renowned expert on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). During his more than 35 years as a psychologist and researcher, Dr. Riley has significantly enhanced our understanding of how prenatal exposure to alcohol can affect the developing embryo and fetus. NIAAA has funded Dr. Riley’s research continually since 1978.
Currently, Dr. Riley is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU), and also serves as the Director of SDSU’s Center for Behavioral Teratology. In addition, Dr. Riley leads the Collaborative Initiative on FASD funded by NIAAA, which is a multi-site international consortium studying FASD.

NIAAA established this lecture series as a tribute to Dr. Jack Mendelson, who made remarkable contributions to the field of clinical alcohol research. Each spring, the series features a lecture by an outstanding alcohol investigator whose clinical research makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of alcohol susceptibility, alcohol’s effects on the brain and other organs, and the prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders. ”

Unfortunately, this event will not be videocast.

Canada

Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: It’s a Matter of Justice

Date: April 18-21, 2012

“Conference Description:

This conference will provide a forum to share research, experience and practice in order to discuss how we can effectively sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities. Are we adequately addressing and supporting the needs and rights of adolescents and adults with FASD within our society? Do individuals with FASD have timely and appropriate access to health care, housing, social services, legal and civil justice and employment? How can we build on the strengths of existing systems to identify and address barriers and move forward to provide effective ethical support? How do we provide focused and targeted approaches across services, and systems to create an integrated and collaborative approach to supporting individuals with FASD? These are the essential elements for social justice and we are just starting to explore and understand what will be required to put these into action.

Learning Objectives:

  • To expand our understanding of FASD as it presents in adolescence and adulthood
  • To explore FASD within the context of the intersection of multiple systems (education & vocational training, civil and criminal justice, disability services, child and youth welfare, and other health and human services)
  • To discuss new findings and innovative programs, projects, and practices that are making a difference as well as evidence from scientific, clinical, and community researchers in the field
  • To discuss ethical issues about service delivery and support for individuals with FASD
  • To network, interact and engage in discussion with others in the field and to hear from individuals most directly affected by FASD”

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