Communicating effectively with individuals with FASD gathering

Manisha Khetarpal (Maskwacis Cultural College)

Location: Maskwacis Cultural College

Region(s): West Central, East Central

The objectives of this workshop will consist of how the baby develops and how too much alcohol exposure affects the development of the fetus and in the child’s growing years to adulthood. In addition, strategies will be covered, especially in how to talk and effectively communicate with individuals having FASD.

9:30-10 am: Registration and introductions

10- 12 pm: Programs, Services, Supports for FASD families within Maskwacis, Annette Cutknife

She is the FASD Coordinator for Samson Cree (since 2004) and has been employed with Samson Cree since August, 1993. She has been advocating and speaking out regarding FASD since May of 1998. She wanted to make a difference by sharing her experience regarding this very sensitive issue. As well, she has been in recovery for over 21 years. Annette is the daughter of Late Hazel Cutknife-Chartrand. She is also a Kindship Care provider for her nephew’s 4 year old son. She has lived in Wetaskiwin since 1994. Annette obtained the following: Stenography, Legal Secretary and Para-Legal Diploma’s from Red Deer College. Annette Cutknife is a single parent (birth mom) of Daniel Cutknife who has been diagnosed under the FASD spectrum (Partial FAS alcohol exposed). Both Annette and her son Daniel (27 years old) give a very powerful mother and son presentation on how FASD has impacted their lives.

Noon-1 pm: Lunch

1-3 pm: FASD diagnosis, symptoms and latest statistics, Dr. Heather Driese

Dr. Heather Dreise is the practicing pediatrician at the Maskwacis Health Center and currently appointed as Clinical Lecturer in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta

3-4 pm: Communicating effectively with FASD clients, Steve Skakum

Learn practical communication skills to understand the needs of FASD clients and to serve them.

4-5 pm: Working effectively with individuals with FASD, Jen Willes and Misty Duckett

Jen Willes is a Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse of 17 years, a career focusing on obstetrics, the care of expectant families, newborns and the breastfeeding dyad. Her work with Prairie Central FASD Association, in providing education and prevention messaging in the area of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, has been a natural fit with her passion for teaching, providing supports and building capacities and connections within communities.

Misty Duckett is the FASD Service Coordinator for Catholic Social Services. She has been a social worker in the field for 18 years primarily working with those with disabilities. She has worked extensively with FASD Individual`s for the last 5 years. Working for Catholic Social Services in an outreach capacity she is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion, and respect. Misty has a passion to make a difference by providing supports to those who live with FASD and making connections with communities to support individuals with FASD.

Fees: $150

Certificate of Participation will be provided

Registration link: https://goo.gl/forms/HI4aAdVhrhNA0nkp1

Location: Maskwacis Cultural College

This learning event is brought to you in partnership with Samson Cree Nation, Maskwacis Health Center, Maskwacis Emergency Medical Services, Prairie Central FASD Association, Catholic Social Services, and the Maskwacis Cultural College.

For more information contact:

Manisha Khetarpal
mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca
Tel: 780 585 3925