Tag: family
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Lifelong Support for Individuals with FASD: Foundations in the Towards Healthy Outcomes Curriculum
The foundational training introduces participants to the Towards Healthy Outcomes curriculum developed by Dr. Jacqueline Pei. Designed for those working with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), the session provides an overview of the THO framework, its guiding principles, and its application across the lifespan. The goal is to build a solid understanding of…
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A Family Perspective on the FASD Diagnosis
Written by Laura Bousquet A parent, self-advocate, and part of the FASD United team, Laura responds to proposed changes to FASD diagnosis recently published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Upon reading this article, I was struck by a sense of invalidation—of the symptoms, the condition itself, and the profound impact it can have. The…
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Pull Up a Seat: Center for RR/ED’s Youth and Family Advisory Council Accepting Applications
It’s crucial to ensure that FASD is not only recognized but also actively included in discussions and decision-making processes within justice environments. By providing a platform for FASD to have a voice, we can address the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with FASD who come into contact with the justice system. This is…
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Ann OKeeffe and Her Amazing Kiddos!
Kids are often a light in the darkest of times. Ann O’Keeffe and her children are a beautiful exhibition of this. Ann has a powerhouse pair of twins who love advocating for FASD. “Our advocacy started when their older sister, Starla, was still living and began with a PowerPoint I created to use with her…
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An Interview with Laura Bedard on Newly Released Book “My FASD Feelings”
Laura Bedard, and her sister Dr. Jennifer Robinson have written and released a home-illustrated, impactful children’s book which follows Henry, a child with an FASD. This book is a follow-up to “My Adoption Feelings: A Guide to Children’s Experience with Adoption” from 2016. Presently, in “My FASD Feelings: A Guide to Children’s Experience with Fetal…