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FASD Parent Support Group in Davis County

Date: Thursday (second Thursday), May 9, September 12, November 14, 2013
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Davis Behavioral Health
934 S. Main Street, Layton, Utah 84040
Contact: Lynn Tanner - 801-776-0054 or lynnt@dbhutah.org to RSVP or find out about other dates.
Description: Davis Behavioral Health and the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition is sponsoring a support group for family members of children with FASD or suspected FASD. Connect with families and problem solve among people who understand the challenges you face. Presentations will be made to the group on a variety of topics as requested by the families attending. There is no charge and the group is offered to everyone who might be interested. See the announcement for details.

Support Group in South Jordan

FASD Parent Support Group in Salt Lake County

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 (future dates will vary)
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: South Jordan Library, 10673 South Redwood Road (1700 West), South Jordan, UT. Future location will vary. Let us know if you have a location where we could have a regular/consistent meeting.
Contact: RSVP to Natalie Driggs njdriggs@gmail.com to ensure enough seats.
Description: New support group for families in the Salt Lake area.

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



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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.

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Past Events and News:

  • Do you see a past training that you wish you could have attended? Contact us and we will see if there are any scheduled for the future or could be planned for the future.

    • 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 Conference 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
    • For details and to register, see the Registration Form. 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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