Training for Professionals & Caregivers
Nevada Families for FASD Awareness offers training in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach, a brain-based framework for understanding behavior and supporting individuals with brain-based differences.
Training is available for caregivers, professionals, organizations, and community partners in both virtual and in-person formats.
In Person or Virtual
FASCETS training can be offered virtually or in person, making it easier to meet the needs of caregivers, professionals, and organizations. Longer trainings can also be divided into shorter virtual sessions offered over several weeks.
Training Options
Training is available in several approved formats, from brief introductions to in-depth study of the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach.
1–2 Hour Introduction
2–3 Hour Training
6-Hour Training
12-Hour Training
18-Hour Training
The 12- and 18-hour trainings may be completed over consecutive days or divided into shorter sessions over several weeks.
Need documentation for continuing education? Training documentation is available upon request and can include the training topic, date, content and instructional hours. Acceptance toward continuing education requirements is determined by the participant's licensing or credentialing organization.
Understanding Behavior Through a Brain-Based Lens
The FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach provides a brain-based way of understanding differences in behavior and functioning. Rather than assuming that a person won't meet an expectation, the approach helps us consider whether differences in brain function may mean that they can't meet that expectation in the way or timeframe we expect.
Participants learn to recognize brain-based differences, adjust expectations, identify accommodations, and develop supports that better fit the individual.
The approach was developed through work with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and can provide a useful framework for understanding and supporting people with a variety of brain-based differences.
Meet Your Facilitator
Heather Morris
FASCETS Certified Facilitator
THRIVE Person Centered Planning Facilitator
Heather Morris is a Certified FASCETS Facilitator with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and professionals impacted by FASD. Her work includes caregiver education and support, professional training, individual advocacy, and helping families and service providers understand and apply brain-based approaches in everyday situations.
Heather also facilitates THRIVE Person Centered Planning through the University of Rochester Medical Center, working with young adults with FASD to support person-centered goals and planning.
Interested in Training?
Whether you're an individual interested in an upcoming class or an organization looking for training for your team, we'd love to hear from you.
Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll contact you about available training options.