Tag Archives: Fetal Alcohol

Schedule Your 2024 #LightFASDawareness Events

A structured schedule for following up and reminding authorities or organizations about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness initiatives can help maintain communication and keep the cause on their radar. Here’s a suggested timeline: Initial Contact: Day 1: Initial Proposal or Contact Send the initial proposal or reach out to authorities/organizations with your request orContinueContinue reading “Schedule Your 2024 #LightFASDawareness Events”

IDEAS ABOUT FASD FOR YOUR PROPOSAL

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. It encompasses a range of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and learning disabilities that can affect individuals differently. Here’s an overview of FASD, its prevalence, and its impact: What is FASD? Spectrum Disorder: FASD is a spectrum disorder, meaning it manifests inContinueContinue reading “IDEAS ABOUT FASD FOR YOUR PROPOSAL”

How do I get the “Lights ON”

Lighting up public buildings and landmarks for a cause like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, on September 9th, involves coordination, communication, and community involvement. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making it happen: 1. Identify Key Contacts: Reach out to government officials, city councils, or facility management teams responsible for public buildings and landmarks.ContinueContinue reading “How do I get the “Lights ON””

A = AWARENESS – Cognitive Translators

A synonym for “neurodiversity” is “neurodivergence.” Both terms represent that neurological differences, such as F.A.S.D., autism, A.D.H.D., dyslexia, and others, are natural variations of the human brain rather than deficits or disorders. They promote the idea that neurological diversity should be recognized, respected, and valued. In supporting a neurodivergent person in a complex environment, aContinueContinue reading “A = AWARENESS – Cognitive Translators”

A = AWARENESS Self Care – Part 2

Written by Jodee Kulp The demands of special needs care giving can be unrelenting and can take a toll on the caregiver’s physical and emotional health over time. Therefore, it is important for caregivers to prioritize their own self-care and seek support from others to prevent burnout. Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional,ContinueContinue reading “A = AWARENESS Self Care – Part 2”

C=COMPASSION – Wellbriety

Non-Native recovery approaches often look at addiction as an individual disease, ignoring the social, political, or economic roots of addiction. The indigenous experience adds a dimension of acknowledging sociopolitical causes without removing an individual’s need to do the hard work it takes to heal. This is new, culturally specific thinking that can also add toContinueContinue reading “C=COMPASSION – Wellbriety”