Tag: Neurodiversity
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Change the Environment, Transform the Outcome: Supportive Strategies for Growth and Success in Neurodiverse Kids, Teens and Young Adults
Grounded in decades of combined lived experience raising children with FASD into young adulthood and years of professional training, coaching, mentoring, and conferences, this training offers a practical, compassionate look at what truly supports neurodiverse children and the caregivers who love them. Participants will explore how the emotional and sensory atmosphere of the home influences…
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Lived Experience Matters: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through the Voice of a Self-Advocate
With honesty and humor, Alex shares his personal story, describing what his diagnosis means to him and how it has shaped his life, from school and friendships to independence and advocacy. He offers insight into both the struggles he faces and the “superpowers” that come with his unique brain. His mother adds a parent’s perspective,…
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How to Support Families Raising Children with FASD
When a child has a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), the impact extends far beyond parents and caregivers. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, family friends, and community members often want to help but may struggle to understand why traditional parenting approaches do not seem to work or why families make certain decisions or why caregivers sometimes…
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FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition
The FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition is an opportunity for ongoing training designed for people working with students with FASD who have, or need, an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This program recognizes and focuses on the need for ongoing growth and education specific to the needs of students with FASD within the special education system.…
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Rethinking ABA: Supporting Brain-Based Differences (FASD) with Compassion and Science
Examines ABA limitations for FASD, stressing the importance of brain-based understanding This training offers a compassionate, brain-based perspective on using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), providing a foundational overview, practical strategies, and addressing common challenges and misconceptions—especially the idea that ABA is only for autism. Families, educators, service…
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Tackling Technology: Navigating Safety for Neurodiverse Kids in the Digital World
Learn strategies to help neurodiverse and trauma-affected children navigate online safety and digital challenges. Who else misses the days before parenting came with digital dilemmas? Technology safety is a concern for all families, but even more so for those raising children with trauma histories or neurodiverse needs. These children may be more vulnerable to the…
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FASCETS Center for Neurodiversity TRAINING Brain-Based Conditions Including FASD: Understanding & Application of the FASCETS Brain-Based Approach
The FASCETS brain-based approach explores the concept that we each have strengths and challenges based on how our brain works. These can be directly informed by our genetic make-up or by pre or postnatal events. In both our 15-hour upcoming training, we discuss the FASCETS brain-based or neurobehavioral approach which links brain function with behaviors,…
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FASD United Welcomes New Staff: Sarah Brown
Our team at FASD United is thrilled to announce a passionate new full-time staff member. Meet Sarah Brown, our new Director of Program Services. Sarah has a background in public health with a focus on maternal/child health and supporting families impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. Sarah worked for six years at Proof Alliance, the Minnesota-based…
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Happy Autism Acceptance Day, From the FASD Community!
To acknowledge the day, we hear from FASD United’s own Emma Baldwin, who has words as an autistic self-advocate on how the FASD community and the autistic community can support each other’s advocacy. As we are working to give FASD a seat, we must acknowledge who else is sitting at the table– especially when it…