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Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FASD Across the Lifespan

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a highly complex disability, and at least 90% of individuals with FASD are thought to experience mental health needs at some point in their lives. In this webinar, we will 1) describe the relevance of FASD within the context of Maine, 2) provide a brief introduction to FASD and related challenges, and 3) share research on the needs, strengths, and resiliencies of individuals with FASD as they relate to mental health. The overarching goal of this webinar is to highlight opportunities for supporting health and wellbeing for individuals with FASD and their families across the lifespan, with special focus on older youth and young adults.

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Mar 28, 2023 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 28, 2023 12:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FASD Across the Lifespan Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iU3ZKmQeR2as_aKZdUljmQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Madonna Mooney (Co-Founder @FASD Maine) Madonna Mooney, B.S.Ed is a former nurse and teacher, a co-founder of FASD Maine, and sibling of an adult with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Her work focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of prenatal alcohol exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She builds collaboration among families, clinicians, educators, and legislators in an effort to reduce the incidence and associated stigma of this invisible disability, while preserving the dignity and honoring the strengths of those affected. The FASD Maine team has provided training and resources to stakeholders across the state, such as the Maine AAP Foster Care Committee, Northern Light Primary Care Grand Rounds, Maine DOE Child Development Services, and AUCD/LEND UNE. Madonna is inspired by the courage and resilience of her brother and all families affected by FASD and those who work on their behalf. Dr. Jacqueline Pei (Professor and Registered Psychologist @CanFASD; University of Alberta) Dr. Jacqueline Pei is a Professor in the School and Clinical Child Psychology Program and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Also a practicing Registered Psychologist for the past twenty years, Dr. Pei began her career as a criminologist and forensic counselor working with incarcerated youth. Motivated by this early work, she returned to academia to study youth at risk, child development, and neuropsychology, leading to her current focus on interventions for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Pei has over 100 peer reviewed publications but places the greatest value on her work with various community and government agencies. To this end, Dr. Pei currently leads the Intervention Network Action Team (iNAT) for the Canada FASD Research Network a role that facilitates the link between research, policy, and practice. Dr. Katherine Flannigan (Research Associate @CanFASD) Dr. Katherine Flannigan is a Research Associate at the Canada FASD Research Network and a registered psychologist in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia (out-of-province). Dr. Flannigan received her PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta, and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Her interests centre on the clinical and social implications of neurodevelopmental diversity, with a special focus on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and factors that help to support strengths and wellbeing. Dr. Flannigan has been working in the FASD field since 2006, as both a researcher and service provider with individuals and families.

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