FASD & Sexuality: Supporting Safe, Healthy, and Respectful Development
Sexual development can be especially complex for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or prenatal alcohol exposure. Differences in brain development, impulse control, social understanding, vulnerability, and emotional regulation can increase the risk of misunderstanding boundaries, exploitation, or harm—often despite good intentions.
This webinar is designed for caregivers, therapists, educators, and professionals who want to better support children, youth, and adults with FASD in developing a safe, healthy, and respectful sexuality.
Led by two experienced therapists who have worked for many years alongside individuals with FASD and their families, this training will explore:
Common challenges related to sexuality across different developmental stages
Frequent misunderstandings and risk factors caregivers and professionals should be aware of
How neurodevelopmental differences impact consent, boundaries, relationships, and online safety
Practical, concrete, and creative tools that help teach sexual health while preventing harm
How to have clear, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate conversations—without shame or fear
This webinar goes beyond theory. It offers real-world strategies, grounded in neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and clinical experience, to help adults feel more confident supporting sexual well-being while reducing risk and promoting dignity and safety.
🧠 Compassionate
🛡️ Prevention-focused
🧰 Practical and actionable
Because sexual health is part of overall well-being—and families and professionals deserve tools that truly work.
Please Note: Participation in this webinar is open to the public. Caregivers, professionals, and family members may attend, and registration with the Interwoven Connections Peer to Peer Support Network is not required.
About the presenters
Maude Champagne, RSW, MSW, PhD
Maude brings extensive clinical, research, and personal experience to Interwoven Connections. She is the mother of five children through birth and adoption, and her children (now teens) were older adoptees when they came together as a family. Maude has a Ph.D. in Neurosciences from Queen’s University with a specialty in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Trauma, and Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood & Adolescence (AFCCA). She is also a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist and completed her MSW with a thesis on the experiences of parents raising children with FASD and developmental trauma while undergoing Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). In the past, Maude was closely involved in the implementation of the FASD Keyworker Program in Vancouver, and the FASD Worker Program in Ottawa. She is a sought-after expert and bilingual speaker for related trainings and conferences, with a passion for sharing ideas, strategies, and resources that support families.
Angela Geddes, MSW, RSW, MYACT, YTT
Angela is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and author with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families impacted by complex neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges, including FASD and trauma. She is the founder of Geddes Specialized Supports & Integrative Wellness Inc. and is known for translating research into compassionate, practical resources and support.
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