Presenter: Laura Bousquet,FASD United Family Navigator ®
All NOTS live Q&A events are held via Zoom from 1:00-2:00 ET / 12:00-1:00 CT / 11:00-12:00 MT / 10:00-11:00 PT.
Description:
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is often overlooked in mental health and intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) systems, yet it profoundly shapes how people experience stress, relationships, and crisis. This training will provide practical insight into understanding FASD through a biopsychosocial lens, offering concrete strategies to reduce escalation and promote wellness.
The session will move beyond misconceptions of “challenging behavior” to reveal how neurodevelopmental and social impacts influence mental health and crisis experiences. Participants will learn how to tailor supports by assessing person-specific needs in the moment, recognizing that what works one day may not work the next.
Through safe, person-centered practices that integrate caregiver and self-advocate perspectives, attendees will gain tools to create environments where people feel understood, respected, and supported. The session will also introduce national resources from FASD United to strengthen ongoing support across community and clinical settings.
This event is part of the National Online Training Series and is available by subscription from the National Center for START Services®. Each month, the NOTS includes a pre-recorded presentation and a live Q&A session with presenters, available to subscribers only. You must be subscribed to our list to receive the recording and access the live Q&A.
How to subscribe: Current START programs are automatically subscribed. Many individuals can access the NOTS for free by partnering with their local START program. If you or your agency are interested in subscribing, please fill out this training interest survey. A member of our training department will connect with you for next steps.
Accommodation Requests: It is our goal to make the NOTS live Q&A accessible for all. CART services will be provided for every live Q&A and does not require an accommodation request. Should you have additional accommodation requests, please complete this form and we will make every reasonable effort to meet that request. Someone from NCSS will contact you about the status of your request.
Disclaimer: Speakers and presenters participating in sessions are encouraged to express their findings, experiences, and conclusions on specific topics. They are selected for their areas of expertise and personal and professional knowledge. Therefore, points of view or opinions of our speakers and presenters do not officially represent the National Center for START Services®, the Institute on Disability, or the University of New Hampshire.
