Arizona Department of Economic Security,
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Fetal Alcohol Resource Center
Teresa Kellerman’s Magical FASD Mystery Tour
Survival strategies for families of alcohol-affected children and adults
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kingman Community Foundation
2985 E John L Ave, Kingman, AZ
Families of individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (diagnosed or suspected) are invited to a powerful, positive, realistic, funny and FREE one-day workshop by FASD pioneer, parent and inspirational speaker, Teresa Kellerman of Tucson, Arizona.
Topics to be covered in this jam-packed day include:
· Understanding FASD behavior (Why they do what they do!)
· The 9-step Ladder to Success for parents and caregivers
· How to care for the caretaker (especially when it’s you)
· Nutritional recommendations for children and adults
· How to avoid “FPSD” (FASD Parent Stress Disorder)
· A Reasonable Plan for supporting adults with FASD
· How to work through your grief, anger, fear and frustration
The adoptive mother of an alcohol-affected young adult, Teresa is Director of the FAS Community Resource Center in Tucson and is a consultant to the U.S. government’s FASD Center for Excellence. She is co-founder of International FAS Awareness Day, and creator of www.fasstar.com, the Internet’s most comprehensive website on FASD.
There is no fee for this seminar, but registration is required.
Childcare will not be available.
RSVP: Vicki Brewster 928-753-8077 or KAPCSN@yahoo.com
Provide your name and your phone number and relationship to person with FASD.
Hosted by Kingman Area Partnership for Children with Special Needs (KAPCSN)
For FASD resources in Arizona, visit FAS Arizona http://www.fasarizona.com/
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