Month: March 2026
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A Look at CIFASD Researcher Sarah Mattson
Dr. Sarah Mattson is a researcher and key member of the Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD). Please watch the short video below, in which Dr. Mattson summarizes her research in plain language. Dr. Mattson works on FASD diagnosis, including BRAIN-online, a quick and accessible screening tool for FASD, which can be completed in about 30-60…
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A Mother Reflects, “When Dialing 911 is Easy, Finding Appropriate Care is Not.”
The following personal reflection is written by Laura Bousquet, a passionate FASD advocate, Family Navigator for FASD United, and Board Member of the Texas FASD Network, a FASD United affiliate. My son is a young adult with multiple diagnoses, including a brain-based disability, and he is currently experiencing severe and persistent depression. He frequently describes…
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FASD and Neurodiversity: Movements Working Together for Empowerment
Rebecca Tillou, an adult with FASD and powerful self-advocate says, “I came across this quote last year and wrote it down to use sometime. I think now is perfect: “Shame thrives in darkness but withers in light. Let’s be the light.” Neurodiversity is about empowerment and respect. At its core, the term neurodiversity refers to “a world where neurological differences are recognized…