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Maintaining Employment with FASD: Strategies for Success

Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can present unique challenges in the workplace, but with the right strategies and support, individuals with FASD can thrive in their careers.

You can do this… Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a thrilling journey through the retail, fast-food, hospitality, corporate jungle, where the coffee is strong, the meetings can be long, the customer is always right, and the photocopier is always jammed.

Parents and caregivers of adult children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may have fears about adulthood and their walkabouts of adulthood.

Our society tells our young people that you are an adult.  They prepare our kids for the age of “majority” and their rights as an adult. I am 18 and I can do whatever I want!

It is not always easy to discuss strategies for providing emotional support and stability to an adult or teen or child with FASD who has experienced violence.

Highlight the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment.

Caregivers of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) often face significant concerns regarding interactions with professionals and people in authority. These concerns are rooted in the cognitive and behavioral challenges associated with FASD, which can lead to difficulties in understanding.

You can create a supportive daily routine that helps an adult with FASD navigate their day more effectively, reducing stress and promoting independence.

Creating a calm space for your child can be an effective way to help them self-regulate and find comfort during overwhelming moments. Meltdowns come with brain injury territory. Being prepared as a caregiver helps.

Stomp Sigma! We’re not talking about just any stigma; we’re talking about the kind that clings on like a bad internet meme. So, grab your helmets and let’s take a joyride through the humorous side of stopping stigma, Stig-style!

When you’re a caregiver for someone with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), it’s important to have strategies in place for those moments when you feel triggered or overwhelmed.

Many caregivers wish for greater public and professional awareness of FASD to reduce stigma and improve understanding of the challenges faced by those with the condition. Red Shoes Rock FASD Aware needs your participation and support.