We are grateful – little means SO MUCH. One dropped off an egg bake and another dropped off a pasta dish. We were too busy to celebrate holidays and Thanksgiving and Easter arrived with smiles. We had already downsized everything. Brush was cleared from the front of the house, a closet cleaned, loads of clothes washed, dishes and kitchen and bathroom while we attended Liz at clinics and hospitals and in her home.
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ZAK’s FASD Puppet Show SCRIPT
Public Community Event opportunity: Creating a puppet show script to simulate and raise awareness about living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can be both educational and engaging.
DESIRE: Is it Lying or Confabulation?
By understanding the differences between confabulation and lying, caregivers can better support individuals with FASD, helping them navigate social interactions and build trusting relationships.
DESIRES: Respite When There is None
You Deserve a Timeout! If you’re navigating the wild world of parenting—especially with kids who have special needs—you know that sometimes you just need a break.
DESIRES: Appropriate Services and Support Access
Caring for a person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. As a caregiver, accessing appropriate services and support is crucial to ensure the well-being of both you and the individual with FASD.
FRUSTRATION: Your Medical Journey
The deeper I fall into the medical system the more I know I knew so little when all this began. I was at the mercy of the medical people who did not even know me or how my body works. I am smarter now.
FRUSTRATION: Task Mastery Using Fun with FASD
Put on your red shoes, dance through your tasks, and celebrate every victory, big or small! Together, we can make everyday tasks less of a struggle and more of an adventure. Keep rocking it, and remember—you’ve got this!
FRUSTRATION: Ideas to Use Social Media
Using social media to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can be both impactful and cost-effective.
FRUSTRATION: Simple NO COST Things You Can Do for Sept 9
Here are ten simple, fun, and impactful ideas to help raise FASD awareness in your community. Let’s get creative and make a difference!
FRUSTRATION: Disengaging the Tangle of Pushed Buttons
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.