FASD Foundations
Training for Professionals in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Identification, Diagnosis, Intervention, & Advocacy.
Tuesday 24th November
With Dr Vanessa Spiller, Clinical Psychologist, NOFASD Ambassador, FASD Educator, Author, and Parent to a young adult with complex neurodiversities.
Updated content to include the newly released Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of FASD 2025.
This full-day, online FASD training program is designed for psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, teachers and principals, medical staff, out-of-home professionals, positive behaviour support practitioners, justice and youth justice staff & police who will be provided with a comprehensive overview of FASD and training in the fundamental skills needed to support impacted individuals and families.
Based on the book "Explained by Brain: A workbook for parents, carers and educators" and "Mind the Gaps: Tools to Map the Support Needs of Diverse Brains" by Dr Vanessa Spiller and current national and international research, including the 2025 Australian FASD Diagnostic Guidelines.
Session content includes:
FASD in the national and international context
FASD symptoms and impacts on everyday functioning
Diagnosis and the roles all professionals can play
Brain domains impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure
How brain domains can be "Ability Mapped" to simplify understanding
An introduction to interventions for FASD
The "Explain by Brain" framework
"Ability Mapping" as a framework for understanding and explaining individuals, environments, tasks and complex behavioural symptoms such as aggression and stealing
Intervention essentials - Supports and Accommodations
An introduction to adapting and selecting behaviour modification/parenting strategies for neurodivergent brains
Intersections with trauma
An introduction to advocacy with schools, NDIS and Centalink
Cost: $350 (+ GST)
Venue: Online
9 am to 4:30 pm
Completion of the FASD Foundation training is required to attend all Masterclass Level training.
Learn Practical Tools to Identify, Assess, & Support Children & Adults with FASD.
Terms and Conditions
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Pricing is not inclusive of GST.
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To receive a refund, written notice of cancellation must be provided 14 days prior to the commencement of the course. The cancellation policy is final and non-negotiable.
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Enrollment can be transferred to another person in lieu of a refund
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FASD Training Australia is not responsible for any personal circumstances that prevent your attendance.
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Upon completion of the training, a certificate of completion will be issued
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Pre and/or post-training evaluations are optional, and any information collected may be de-identified, published and used for quality assurance.
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Your personal information may be collected and stored securely
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Information provided in this training is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances. Please seek professional advice for individualised information and support.
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Looking For "Explained by Brain" - The FASD workbook for parents, carers and educators who have tried everything or don't know where to start?
If your organisation has 10 attendees or more - consider an individualised training program - Onsite or online.
Email Dr Spiller at vanessa@jumpstartpsychology for more information.
