“Understanding and Managing FASD: A Journey to Self-Awareness and Support”

Understanding your FASD challenges is important for managing your behavior.

Here are some steps to help you:

1. Stay patient with yourself and maintain a positive outlook. Learning about your challenges and how to manage them is a journey. Every step forward is an achievement.

2. Talk to professionals like doctors, therapists, or counselors specializing in FASD. They can give you insights into how FASD affects you.

3. Read books and articles by FASD experts and persons with lived experience to learn more about FASD and how to manage it.

4. Join support groups to connect with others with lived experience who have FASD. Sharing experiences can provide valuable insights and practical tips.

5. Visit websites dedicated to FASD for a wealth of information, such as the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS).

6. Participate in workshops, podcasts, or webinars on FASD to learn detailed information and the latest research findings.

Patty Kasper is an adult with lived experience of FASD and she is also a social worker. Her Living with FASD Podcast is great to gain understanding. You can find it here https://open.spotify.com/show/7xnIwcSCsVmAJQvfMWQYUo

7. Keep a journal to note your experiences and challenges. Reflecting on your daily life can help you identify patterns.

8. Ask questions whenever you’re in doubt, whether with a professional or someone in your support network.

9. Consider your feelings, reactions, and behaviors in different situations to help identify specific challenges related to FASD.

10. Watch educational videos and documentaries about FASD. Visual learning can make complex information more accessible to understand.

TODAY’S NOTE: “FASD is now the easy part of my life believe it or not.” – In Solidarity, Liz