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SUMMARY:How to Support Families Raising Children with FASD
DESCRIPTION:How to Support Families Raising Children with FASD\n(2 hour webinar)\nDate:Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST (10-12pm CST\, 9-11am MT\, 8-10am PST)\nCost: FREE\nDescription:\nWhen a child has a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)\, the effects extend beyond the child to the entire family. Loved ones often want to help but may not understand why traditional parenting strategies do not work or why caregivers can seem overwhelmed\, anxious\, or exhausted. This webinar provides an introduction to FASD\, explaining how prenatal alcohol exposure affects brain development\, behavior\, learning\, emotional regulation\, and daily functioning. Participants will gain a better understanding of the challenges families face\, including navigating multiple systems\, advocating for services\, and managing the ongoing demands of caregiving. Attendees will also learn practical ways to support families affected by FASD. Through real-life examples and actionable strategies\, participants will discover how to reduce isolation\, strengthen relationships\, and provide meaningful support grounded in understanding\, empathy\, and realistic expectations. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how prenatal alcohol exposure affects brain development and everyday functioning.\nRecognize why many FASD-related challenges that are often misunderstood and why traditional parenting and discipline strategies might not be effective.\nApply practical\, neurodevelopment-informed strategies to better support individuals with FASD and their caregivers.\nDevelop greater empathy by understanding how judgment and unrealistic expectations can increase stress for families.\n\nPresenters: \nTamra Cajo\, LCSW\nStatewide Director of FASD Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood \nTamra Cajo\, LCSW\, is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years of experience in early childhood development and prevention. Tamra is actively involved in national efforts to support individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). She serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and the Board of FASCETS. She is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model\, a TBRI Practitioner\, and previously served as the Midwest lead trainer for ACT Raising Safe Kids. Her training also includes Circle of Security Parenting\, Families Moving Forward\, Helping the Non-Compliant Child\, Chicago Parent Program\, and Youth Mental Health First Aid. \n  \nBarb Clark\nFASD/Behavior Consultant\nCEO FASD Mosaic\, LLC \nBarb is a down-to-earth trainer and coach known for her no-fluff honesty\, humor\, and ability to turn tough topics into opportunities for growth and connection. She has trained thousands across the U.S.\, Canada\, and beyond\, helping people understand challenging behaviors through compassion\, brain science\, and lived experience. A parent of five now-adult children\, including one with FASD—and having received her own FASD diagnosis at 56—Barb brings hard-earned insight to her work coaching parents and caregivers. Her first book\, Raising Kids and Teens with FASD\, was released October 21\, 2025. \n  \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/how-to-support-families-raising-children-with-fasd/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Guide: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) & the FASD Brain
DESCRIPTION:Live Interactive Online Training offered on Zoom \nDate:  Thursday\, September 3\, 2026Time:  10:00 – 11:30 am EST ( 9-10:30am CT\, 8-9:30am MT\, 7-8:30am PST)Cost:  Pay What You Can Basis – 0\, $5\, $10\, $15\, $20 \nTraining Description: \nIf you have tried traditional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy\, behavior charts\, or strict reinforcement schedules with your child\, only to watch their frustration and their behavior escalate\, you are not alone. More importantly\, your child isn’t “failing” therapy\, and your provider isn’t necessarily a bad practitioner. \nMost traditional ABA approaches were designed around the learning profiles of autistic individuals. However\, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) involves structural\, physical changes to the brain itself. Because FASD directly alters how a child processes time\, stores memory\, and manages impulses\, using a standard ABA script will not just miss the mark; it will frequently backfire. \nThe good news is that ABA can work for FASD\, but it requires a shift in practice. This presentation will help create a blueprint for how behavioral strategies must be adapted\, how to spot the right provider for your family\, and how to advocate for a modified approach that respects your child’s unique brain. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize why traditional ABA approaches may not always be effective for individuals with FASD.\n.Identify adaptations that make behavioral interventions more successful for individuals with FASD.\nIdentify what to look for in a FASD-informed provider.\nAdvocate confidently for supports that accommodate their child’s unique learning and behavioral needs.\n\nPresenters: \nSydney Finkenbine\, M.Ed.\, BCBA\, LBA\, COBA \nSydney is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)\, former foster parent to teens\, many of whom were impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)\, and the co-founder of ALL Integrated YOU\, a program committed to accessible\, lifelong and local support. She also serves as the Behavioral Health Director at CAMP – A FASD Community\, where she leads a dedicated team to create supportive\, enriching experiences that help youth have the best week of their lives. Sydney is deeply committed to trauma-informed care\, family collaboration\, and elevating the voices of those with lived experience. \nOriginally from Chicago and now a proud Michigander\, Sydney loves spending time with her wife\, son\, and their two pups. Together\, they enjoy exploring local cuisine\, discovering new walking trails\, and learning new board games. \nEmma Thomas\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA \nEmma is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and co-founder of ALL Integrated YOU. With over 18 years of experience\, she has worked with individuals with disabilities in a wide range of settings. Emma is dedicated to achieving meaningful\, person-centered outcomes and is passionate about using evidence-based practices to enhance quality of life and foster independence for the individuals and families she supports. \nOriginally born in Finland\, Emma now lives in Michigan with her husband\, their baby daughter\, and their dog. In her free time\, she enjoys discovering new restaurants\, spending time with family\, and traveling.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/caregivers-guide-applied-behavioral-analysis-aba-the-fasd-brain/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T133000
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SUMMARY:Lived Experience Matters:   Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through the Voice of a Self-Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Live Virtual Zoom TrainingSponsored by The Florida Center and the State of Florida\, Department of Health \nDate:  Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026Time: 12:00-1:30pm EST ( 11-12:30pm CST\, 10-11:30am MST\, 9-10:30am PST)Cost:  FREE \nDESCRIPTION: \nThis powerful and insightful training offers participants a unique opportunity to understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through the lived experience of a young adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Co-presented by Alex and his mother\, this training highlights both the challenges and strengths that come with the diagnosis\, as well as the importance of empathy\, communication\, and support in the journey of individuals with FASD and their families. Don’t miss this self-advocate and his mother sharing about their experience and Alex’s unique brain. \nThe Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida\, now located in Sarasota\, Orlando and the panhandle. \nTakeaways: \n\nExperience a powerful firsthand account of what it’s like to live with FASD.\nRecognize the importance of self-advocacy and empowering individuals with FASD.\nGain meaningful insight into the challenges and strengths of individuals with FASD.\nDiscover the importance of family support\, patience\, and communication in fostering growth and resilience.\nLearn strategies for professionals and caregivers to better understand individuals with FASD.\n\nTRAINERS: \n\nAlex CarverFASD Self-Advocate \nAlex Carver is a 21-year-old FASD Warrior. Adopted from Russia at 13 months old\, Alex has spent hundreds of hours in occupational\, speech\, music\, and equine therapy. He recently graduated from high school and is learning how to drive. He’s also working with Vocational Rehab to find a job he will enjoy. He is witty\, charming\, and a bit mischievous. He lives at home with his Mom\, Dad\, Cat\, Dog and Turtle in sunny Florida. Getting along with this crazy over-protective parents isn’t always easy\, but they all love each other deeply. \nPam Carver\, FASD Caregiver\, Intake Coordinator at The Florida Center \nPam’s background is in business management\, but she was woefully unprepared for her FASD journey. Her adopted son Alex was diagnosed with FAS at age 3. Now he’s 21 years old. Pam has spent countless hours learning about FASD and helping Alex live his best life. Pam is the Intake Coordinator for our FASD Clinic’s Sarasota Office. When not helping families and advocating for Alex\, Pam enjoys gardening and drinking coffee.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/lived-experience-matters-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-through-the-voice-of-a-self-advocate/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
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SUMMARY:The Hidden Cost of Caring:  Understanding Burnout\, Grief\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Hidden Cost of Caring: Understanding Burnout\, Grief\, and Resilience \nPractical strategies for sustaining well-being on the long-term caregiving journey. \nDetails: \nDays:  Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 \nTime:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm EST\, 10:00-12:00 pm CST\, 9:00-11:00am MST\, 8:00-10:00am PST \nCost: $69 Parents\, Caregivers; $99 Professionals \n2 CEs $10 for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and MCSW through CEBroker\, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others. \n  \nDESCRIPTION: \nParenting children with FASD and other brain-based differences can be a deeply meaningful experience\, but it can also be demanding in unexpected ways. The chronic stress of navigating challenging behaviors\, advocating for support\, and managing ongoing uncertainty can take a significant toll on caregivers. Yet these experiences are often overlooked or misunderstood\, leaving many feeling isolated\, exhausted\, and questioning their own capacity to keep going. \nThis training explores the emotional realities of long-term caregiving through a compassionate\, neuroscience-informed lens. Participants will examine the impact of chronic stress\, burnout\, disenfranchised grief\, and the ways our deeply held values and beliefs can intensify difficult moments. The training will also explore how stress can spread through families\, influencing relationships beyond the child-parent dynamic. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to resilience and practical strategies for protecting their own well-being. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable practices\, supportive relationships\, and building communities that allow caregivers to access the endurance they need for this unique parenting journey\, with greater connection\, hope\, and compassion. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nDescribe the impact of chronic stress on caregiver well-being\, including the development of burnout and compassion fatigue.\nRecognize the experiences of disenfranchised grief and value clashes in the caregiver experience\, and their influence on relationships and decision-making.\nIdentify evidence-informed resilience-building practices that promote long-term well-being and sustainability in caregiving roles.\n\n  \nFACILITATOR:Eileen Devine\, LCSW \nEileen Devine is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Brain First Parenting and the Think Brain First Training Program for professionals. With over 20 years of clinical experience\, she is an internationally recognized expert in supporting families raising children with FASD and other neurobehavioral conditions\, as well as the professionals who serve them. In addition to her clinical work with parents\, Eileen delivers dozens of workshops and trainings worldwide each year for parents\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and agency leaders. She is also a trainer for the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E.) accredited Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) Program\, where she teaches clinicians across Oregon to provide adoption- and foster-competent care. Eileen lives in Portland\, Oregon with her husband and two teenage children\, one of whom has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder\, a serious and lifelong brain-based condition. \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/the-hidden-cost-of-caring-underrstanding-burnout-grief-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Change the Environment\, Transform the Outcome: Supportive Strategies for Growth and Success in Neurodiverse Kids\, Teens and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Practical\, compassionate strategies rooted in years of experience supporting neurodiverse children and their familie\nDate: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST (9-11am CST\, 8-10am MT\, 7-9am PST)\nCost: FREE\nDescription:\nGrounded in decades of combined lived experience raising children with FASD into young adulthood and years of professional training\, coaching\, mentoring\, and conferences\, this training offers a practical\, compassionate look at what truly supports neurodiverse children and the caregivers who love them. Participants will explore how the emotional and sensory atmosphere of the home influences behavior\, including the surprising impact of walls\, kitchens\, and visual spaces on regulation. Through real-life examples and FASD-informed strategies\, presenters will guide attendees from “won’t” to “can’t\,” helping caregivers and professionals reduce conflict\, increase understanding\, and create calmer homes and community settings through intentional planning and realistic expectations. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize common FASD misunderstandings and their impact on behavior.\nCreate supportive home environments that promote regulation and success.\nUse practical strategies for navigating community settings with confidence.\nBuild an informed support network that replaces judgment with understanding.\nEmbrace the “Can’t\, Not Won’t” mindset to strengthen relationships and reduce conflict.\n\nPresenters: \nCrystal Dethlefs\, CRPS-F\nFASD Caregiver and Parent Advocate at The Florida Center \nCrystal Dethlefs brings 24 years of lived experience with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).Over the past decade\, she has pursued extensive education in FASD\, including training the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model\, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)\, and Noble Initiatives.She is passionate about equipping caregivers and professionals with practical\, brain-based strategies that support individuals across the lifespan. \nRosemary Shulaman\nFASD Caregiver and Intake Coordinator at The Florida Center \nRosemary Shulman is an FASD advocate\, educator\, and caregiver whose work is rooted in more than two decades of lived experience raising two children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders into young adulthood. Her personal journey inspires her passion for helping families\, educators\, and professionals better understand FASD through practical\, evidence-informed strategies. A respected leader in the FASD and disability communities\, Rosemary combines firsthand experience with ongoing professional education to advance awareness\, advocacy\, and systems change. \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/change-the-environment-transform-the-outcome-supportive-strategies-for-growth-and-success-in-neurodiverse-kids-teens-and-young-adults/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T142053Z
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SUMMARY:Circle of Security- 8 week Parenting Course
DESCRIPTION:Circle of Security – 8-week Parenting Course \nDetails: \nDays:  Tuesdays\, September 29 – November 17\, 2026 \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 pm EST\, 5:00-6:30pm CST\, 4:00-5:30pm MST\, 3:00-4:30pm PST \nCost: $99 \nClass size is limited to 15. \n12 CEs $10 for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and MCSW through CEBroker\, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others. \nGREAT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 11 YEARS OLD\, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALS \nDESCRIPTION: \nAs parents/caregivers\, we often think\, “Are we getting it right?” We base our parenting on experiences from our own childhood\, advice from others\, and our instincts and beliefs. But often we feel overwhelmed and challenged by our child(ren).The Circle of Security © Parenting eight-week course provides relationship tools to offer a new way of understanding your child. You will learn how secure relationships can be supported and strengthened\, pick up on cues your child is communicating\, and be able to identify when they need encouragement to do things on their own or emotional support.  This training is not recorded.  Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate.  This evidence-based curriculum is great for parents\, caregivers of children from birth through 11 years old\, as well as professionals. \nTAKEAWAYS: \n– Understand and respond to children’s emotional needs– Help your child manage feelings and behaviors– Honor your inner wisdom and desire for your child(ren) to be secure– Help children build a healthy foundation for a lifetime of success– Understand the importance of attachment in healthy growth and development \nCircle of Security Facilitator: \nKatie Gerardi\, MSEarly Childhood Mental Heatlh Consultant\, The Florida Center \nKatie has enjoyed working with children and families since 2015!  She has combined professional experience and academic training in child development and children’s mental health\, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education.  She has worked with diverse groups of children and has knowledge of social-emotional development and brain-based differences.   \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/circle-of-security-8-week-parenting-course-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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