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Join us as we welcome Lyn McMurry, President and co-founder of North Texas FASD Network to discuss the FASD Spectrum.

This presentation will explain:

1. characteristics of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
2. the medical and psychological disorders of FASD
3. barriers to obtaining a diagnosis
4. parenting strategies and tools to improve the child's learning & behavior

FASD is very complex, but with understanding FASD as a brain-based disorder, a better outcome can be achieved both for the child and parent.

About our presenter:

Lyn McMurry is a passionate advocate for early identification and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She and her husband have a 30-year-old son, adopted at birth, and finally diagnosed with FASD at the age of 16. This was after years of having no explanation for his anger, disruptive school behaviors and inability to comply with instructions. Having a correct diagnosis changed how they parented and provided more realistic expectations for their son’s future.

Lyn is President and co-founder of North Texas FASD Network. The non-profit organization sponsors support groups for parents, and FASD awareness through trainings. She has also been an active member of NAMI North Texas for over 20 years.

We welcome Debbie McGee and Briann Brown, with Helping Restore Ability, to share information about Medicaid qualifications and resources for people with disabilities.

Thank you for pre-registering for the “Making Connections: Community Disability Resources for All Ages” brought to by Northwest ISD, HEB ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and The IDD Council of Tarrant County.

Breakout sessions will be held from 5 - 6 p.m. and 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. The exhibitor halls will be open from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

People who require an ASL, Spanish interpreter or other accommodations, please indicate in your registration.