FASD Foundations
Training for Professionals in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Identification, Diagnosis, Intervention, & Advocacy.
Monday 22nd June, 2026 or
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 individuals and families impacted.
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
Brain-based interventions for FASD - a review
The "Explain by Brain" framework
Using "Ability Mapping" to design effective interventions
How to modify environments
How to Modify expectations
Adapting and selecting behaviour modification/parenting strategies for neurodivergent brains
Working with complexity -
aggression, stealing, confabulation, sexualised behaviours, etc
Intersections with trauma
Effective advocacy with schools, NDIS and Centalink
Multi-setting applications of "Ability Mapping" and the "Explained by Brain" framework
Cost: $350 (+ GST)
Venue: Online
Completion of FASD Foundation training is a prerequisite for 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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JumpStart Psychology 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.
Early Bird Offer!
Only available until 30th April, 2026
Purchase Monday, 22nd June 2026
Early Bird Offer!
Only available until 31st July 2026
Purchase Tuesday, 24th November 2026
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.
