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.
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DESIRES: Family and Friends to Help
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.
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!