Evaluation Summary

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77 people filled out evaluation forms on the symposium.  Here is what they said.

Overall evaluation (N=77)

• 51 (66%) said they “Loved it”
• 25 (33%) said they “Liked it”
• 1 person said “Was Okay”

Learning (N=75)

• 22 (29%) said they learned “Lots and lots”
• 37 (49%) said they learned “Lots”
• 16 (21%) said they learned “Some”

Connecting and Sharing (N=74)

• 32 (42%) said they had “Lots and lots” of opportunities to talk and share with people about FASD
• 30 (41%) said they had “Lots” of opportunities to talk and share
• 11 (15%) said they had “Some” opportunities to talk and share
• 1 (2%) said they had “Not much” opportunity to talk and share

Inspiration and Action (N=71)

• 24 (34%) said the symposium increased their interest in trying new approaches to FASD “Lots and lots”
• 29 (41%) said the symposium increased their interest “Lots”
• 18 (25%) said that the symposium increased their interest “Some”

Highlights of the Symposium
(a sampling of your main comments)

• Learning from the experiences of people with FASD – Myles, Rick, Jessica
• Connecting with others (now and into the future)
• Learning about strength-based approaches, how people with FASD can succeed
• FASD = Faith, Ability, Strength, Determination
• Understanding that we need to change expectations, change the environment, not the person
• Realizing the importance of respect, sharing and caring, being non-judgemental (Holding up by not holding back)
• Practical tools for supporting those with FASD (e.g. employment tips, education planning tool, communication aids, sensory aids)

Thanks to all who filled out evaluations. 

We appreciate your feedback!