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Imagine having your life shaped by trauma before drawing your first breath.  That's the reality for people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a misunderstood and stigmatized condition. I had the honor of hosting RJ Formanek, a tireless advocate for people with FASD, who also happens to be a person living with the disorder. Together, we confront the misconceptions about FASD and share our personal experiences to shed light on its profound impact. With September being  FASD Awareness month, this is a perfect time to have this discussion.

Wrapping up the conversation, we underscore the crucial role of spreading awareness and education about FASD. Governments, regulatory agencies, and families have a significant role to play in shifting the narrative from blame to understanding. We recognize the pioneering efforts of Brian Philcox, Bonnie Buxton, Teresa Kellerman, and others in raising FASD awareness, and pledge to continue this crucial dialogue. With RJ as Ann's co-pilot, for this episode, they are committed to advocating for FASD through their conversations and the platform, Flying with Broken Wings. Join us in this ongoing, vital conversation to foster a better understanding of FASD and its effects.

Vital links: Flying with Broken Wings on Facebook. Started by R.J. Formanek

Red Shoes Rock is a global awareness. campaign giving voice and. support to those affected by. prenatal alcohol exposure. Building FASD Awareness Through Grassroots Efforts.
https://redshoesrock.com/

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FASD is a significant global health issue that needs attention which is why I decided to go on a WORLD TOUR to highlight the issue of FASD around the world as well as the tremendous work being done to re-educate society of the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy, to advocate for systemic changes that would recognize FASD as a permanent disability, and provide support for individuals, and their families, impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.

Kia Ora and welcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/

I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 45,000 downloads worldwide.

I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show

This week the FASD World Tour continues in New Zealand as I stop by to have a  conversation with Dr. Anita Gibbs about her research that examines the FASD Caregiver experience and the impact on the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health of the caregiver.  Anita is a professor, social worker, and a parent of two boys with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, so she knows first-hand that the struggle is real and so is success. 

Do you have a topic suggestion or a question? Write to me at fasdfamilylife@gmail.com

Kia Ora and welcome to Season 4, episode 18 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/

I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 45,000 downloads worldwide.

I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show

This week I am speaking with Leigh Henderson of FASD-CAN (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Caregiver Action Network) which was founded in 2013 by a group of parents with children with FASD, and professionals who were FASD experts. The founding chair, Claire Gyde, together with a group of other parents, saw the need for an organisation that would unite caregivers and advocate for improved awareness, services, and greater support for caregivers and whānau of individuals coping with FASD. https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/

FAS-CAN is a New Zealand-based, non-profit incorporated society made up of parents, caregivers, extended whānau and health professionals, including our clinical advisor, Dr Valerie McGinn (Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director of the FASD Centre, Aotearoa), and our Patron, Judge Tony Fitzgerald. Our purpose is to unite caregivers, support whānau and individuals, strengthen communities and educate about FASD across Aotearoa.

We aim to pool our knowledge, strength and collective wisdom so that those living with FASD can grow and achieve. Our goal is to educate and provide strategies for those living with FASD. We want better access to Disability Support Services for those whose lives are impacted by FASD. 

Become a FAS-CAN member and you'll be sent a free printed copy of our Handbook. https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/the_handbook_caregiver_toolkit

Welcome to Season 4, episode  of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.

I am thrilled to be with you today! Thanks for taking me along with you. If you enjoy the podcast, consider being a monthly sponsor. This podcast is supported by listeners like you!  Click here to Support the show

This is a special edition of the podcast; I am here today with my friends Miranda Bezell and Rebecca Tillou to talk about their response to the way Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has been mischaracterized and further stigmatized in the wake of the sentencing hearing for Parkland School Shooter, Nikolas Cruz. Miranda and Rebecca will debunk myths about FASD and speak about the negative impact of the systemic and societal stigma that shrouds FASD.

Cruz plead guilty to the February 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where he killed 14 students and three school staff members.  After a lengthy sentencing hearing in October of this year a jury recommended Nikolas Cruz, 24, be sentenced to life in prison, as opposed to the death penalty due to mitigating circumstances. Cruz was formally sentenced on Wednesday, Nov 2nd to consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for killing 17 people. 

During the course of the sentencing hearing the Cruz defense team highlighted many mitigating factors including a troubled childhood, diagnoses of ADHD, OCD, and autism spectrum disorder, history of being bullied and marginalized. We heard about his proclivity toward violence, his poor social skills, and Cruz identifying himself as a school shooter years before the event in 2018.  During his time in custody Cruz was assessed for an FASD and was diagnosed with Alcohol Related Neurobehavioral Disorder (ARND).

Dr Kenneth Lyons Jones, the Father of FASD a pediatrician who first identified Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in 1973, testified as an expert witness about Fetal Alcohol Sprectrum Disorders. In Dr Jones' testimony we learned that Cruz's birth mother had very poor nutrition, limited prenatal care, and used alcohol and drugs throughout her pregnancy.  As a result, Nikolas Cruz had experienced significant trauma prior to his birth. The prenatal alcohol exposure resulted in Cruz being born with alcohol related neurobehavioral disorder. In his testimony Dr Jones explained the primary characteristics of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, the challenges parents experience raising a child with an FASD and the inordinate amount of stigma that persists around this disability.

In his arguments, the prosecutor in this case tried to discredit the expert testimony, the diagnosis of an FASD, and would not permit testimony about stigma as he argued it was not relevant.  These are the points that Miranda and Rebecca wanted to address with me today.  Miranda and Rebecca both have an FASD and they say they experience stigma every day. Let's hear from them....

FASD is a significant global health issue that needs attention which is why I decided to go on a WORLD TOUR to highlight the issue of FASD around the world as well as the tremendous work being done to re-educate society of the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy, to advocate for systemic changes that would recognize FASD as a permanent disability, and provide support for individuals, and their families, impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.

Welcome to Season 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.

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Did you catch last week's episode featuring the ever-inspiring Lauren Richardson to talk about her advocacy work as an individual with FASD and her dream to open a Centre for FASD in her community that would provide FASD training, support, resource connections, and a place of belonging for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their families. Support Lauren's dream by donating https://www.gofundme.com/f/fetal-alcohol-awareness-campaign-September-9-2022
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Many of my listeners have written and to asked me to talk about the many health issues faced by our loved ones with FASD.  I met with three experts who join in in this episode to tackle the important conversation about comorbid physical and mental health issues that often present alongside FASD.  My guests on this episode are Myles Himmelreich, Emily Hargrove, and CJ Lutke, each one has firsthand experience with this reality. Each of my guests has a diagnosis of FASD as well as a long list of medical diagnosis and challenges as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure.  Myles, CJ< and Emily are members of the Adult Leadership Committee of the FASD Changemakers, lead researchers and authors of The lay of the land: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) as a whole-body diagnosis study. Join us as we discuss their groundbreaking research that led to the discovery of the 428 comorbid conditions common with FASD.  You will be awed by their strength and tenacity when you hear their joy, enthusiasm and zest for life. The lay of the land: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) as a whole-body diagnosis study was published in the Routledge Handbook for Social Workers and Addictive Behavior. https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Social-Work-and-Addictive-Behaviors/Begun-Murray/p/book/9781032336619

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Welcome to Season 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.

Enjoy listening to FASD Family Life Podcast while you are walking, running errands, as part of yourself care routine, or with your support group?  Thank you for taking me along with you! This podcast is supported by listeners like you!  Click here to Support the show

September is FASD awareness month! There are many awareness events happening in your community and in communities around the world.  There is still time to join the RunFASD 2022 VIRTUAL 5K - lead by Rebecca Tillou, a remarkable woman with FASD. Join the movement #runfasd2022 https://runfasd.org/campaign/2022-team-run-fasd/team/15/join

Did you catch last week's episode featuring Jacob Neaville? I had the privilege of sitting down with Jacob to talk having FASD and building a life you can be proud of. Jacob is a husband and father who is passionate about giving hope to people with FASD!  He knows the struggle is real and so is success.  SUBSCRIBE now so you never miss another episode.

This week I sit down with the ever-inspiring Lauren Richardson to talk about her advocacy work as an individual with FASD. Diagnosed with FASD at 27 yrs old Lauren is passionate to make the world a safer place for those yet to be born as well as for people with FASD, like her, today. In past years Lauren has used Go Fund Me pages to hire billboards and bus ads proclaiming the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure to the unborn as her FASD Awareness Day efforts. This year Lauren has embarked on another impressive undertaking that is sure to inspire you! It is Lauren's dream to open a Centre for FASD in her community! Lauren has started a Go Fund Me page to begin raising funds for a Centre for FASD that would provide FASD training, support, resource connections, and a place of belonging for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their families. You can support Lauren's dream by donating https://gofund.me/265a5e34

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Join me for the next episode with three members of the Adult Leadership Committee of the FASD Changemakers as we discuss their groundbreaking research that led to the discovery of the 428 comorbid conditions common with FASD.

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Welcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  I know the the struggle is real and so is success.

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Edmonton FASD Walk: Sept 24 @ 11:00 am City Hall  *Wear Red for FASD* https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413802603727

I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee, a notebook and your favourite pen for this very special episode with my fellow FASD Podcasters and Dr. Jerrod Brown, for the ALL ABOUT FASD Q & A.
 
FASD Podcast Panelists include:
Kurt Lewis of Pregnancy and Alcohol, The Surprising Reality Podcast, Australia
Gilberto Spencer of Wired Differently - Rewire Your Brain Podcast, Argentina
Sandra Flach  of The Adoption and Foster Care Journey Podcast, USA
Natalie Vecchione of FASD Hope Podcast, USA
Robbie Seale of The FASD Family Life Podcast, Canada

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST).

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Welcome to  back to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.

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Whether you enjoy listening to FASD Family Life Podcast while you are walking, running errands, as part of your self care routine, or with your support group SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an epsiode. Next episode of MomTalk features Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Research Lead for the Canadian FASD Research Network.

Today is a SPECIAL EPISODE of the FASD Family Life Podcast because today we celebrate a brand new author, Kenny LaJoy and his book,  It's Ok To Be You; Living Well With FASD and Other Disabilities. Join me for a fascinating conversation with Kenny LaJoy. He is an author, entrepreneur, and pizza store manager who lives with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and its challenges every day. His earliest years were spent in an orphanage in Kyrgyzstan, and it was there that he first began developing a reliance on God. At the age of eight, he was adopted into the LaJoy family and then began the homeschooling journey that, along with his grit and determination, would shape and mold him into the man he is today

It's Ok to Be You; Living Well With FASD and Other Disabilities is written by someone who lives with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and who understands the struggles of living with this disability on a daily basis. Kenny talks about his journey towards acceptance and how to better live with disabilities (and with those who love and care for you). This book focuses on the relationships one has with others, themselves, and the world at large. “It’s OK to Be You” seeks to affirm who you are, what you need, and gives you encouragement. While this book is not all-encompassing, it attempts to cover large swathes of daily living with FASD. If your life feels paralyzed by self-doubt because of your disabilities, this book will prod you to embrace the whole of who you are and that it is okay.

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Welcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success.  Whether this is your first episode, or your 60th, I invite you to settle in and  join me for a cup of coffee.
 
Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast are designed to give you information on a variety of FASD networks, resources, training events, and conferences, as well as fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

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In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am delighted to speak with Aliciam Munn, Executive Director of the Fredricton FASD Support Group, about TOGETHER FOR FASD - an Atlantic Canada Conference.

This is a one-day event that brings together experts, community members, and service providers to share knowledge, empower collaboration, and inspire action to address the complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Atlantic provinces.

The conference will host 2 keynote talks by Dr. Jaqueline Pei and 4 sessions that will cover local services, lived experiences, FASD projects across the globe, and the Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award recipient presentation.

This event is hosted in partnership with CanFASD, the New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate, The New Brunswick FASD Centre of Excellence, the Fredericton FASD Support Group and the Moncton FASD Support Group.

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Conference Info & Registration https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-for-fasd-an-atlantic-canada-conference-registration-319177998987

The Canadian FASD Research Network
https://canfasd.ca/about/

The New Brunswick FASD Centre of Excellence
https://www.vitalitenb.ca/en/points-service/health-centres-and-clinics/new-brunswick-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-centre-excellence/nb-fasd-centre-excellence

Fredricton FASD Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/317966565534943/

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Welcome here! I am so glad you are with me today to celebrate the ONE YEAR anniversary of the FASD Family Life Pocast with my friends the Women of FASD Podcasting! Joining me today are Clare Devanney-Glynn, co-host of Spotlight on FASD podcast and Natalie Vecchione, host of FASD Hope podcast to talk about real life as mom's raising children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  Unfortunately, Clare's co-host, Jessica Rutherford was unable to join us for this conversation, but we all look forward to her joining us in the future.
 
I remember longing to have a friend who understood what it was like to raisie a child with confounding behaviours; to raise a child who looks "normal" but  actually has a brain based disability.  That's why I started this podcast one year ago; I wanted to be the friend to you that I wished I had.  I hope that by sharing my experience and my FASD education with you, that you will feel connected to someone who does understand what you are going through. The FASD Family Life podcast is a place where you can learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, gain new insights and new skills so that you can turn your struggles to success.

I invite you to join me for a cup of coffee and as we talk parent to parent. The struggle is real and so is success. 

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Spotlight on FASD Podcast:
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FASD Hope Podcast:
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The 8 Magic Keys by Deb Evenson and Jan Lutke:
8 Magic Keys (wrap2fasd.org)

The Insight Virtual Conference 2022 is going to be an action packed two day conference on March 23 & 24, 2022 that will help you understand yourself, trauma, attachment and FASD in a way that will transform your parenting!

Use the exclusive FASD Family Life Podcast Link to resigter for The Insight Virtual Conference 2022 https://honestlyadoption.samcart.com/referral/OrxPU0dF/JzfSgWlDMX4iMlcz

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

Have you ever dreamt of lauching your own FASD Awareness campaign? You are going to want to grab your coffee before you settle in  hear how one Canadian Pro Wrestler did just that!

Martial arts instructor and pro-wrestler, Jeremy Elliott is the Godfather to 15 year old William Gibson of Ontario, Canada.  According to Jeremy, William is a super hero! You, too, will soon be cheering for William as he pursues his dreams of playing high school football, powerlifting and maybe, just maybe pro-wrestling. Building strength and resilience through relationships, advocacy and sports is the theme of this awe inspiriting conversation. 

From this foundation the Embrace Our Journey, FASD awareness champaign was born complete with the RED WRESTLING boots which will be debuted on March 13th at a local pro wrestling event.

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With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will release a Research & Resource edition of the FASD Family Life podcast to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am priviledged to speak with Eileen Devine. Eileen has over a dozen years of clinical experience and is the adoptive mother of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome. She believes that kids do well if they can and that when we understand the way a child's brain works, we then understand the meaning behind challenging behaviors. Eileen's goal is to not only support parents in feeling more competent and confident in connecting with their child by parenting from a brain-based perspective, but to also recognize their experience as the parent of a child with challenging behavioral symptoms and the impact this has on their sense of self and well-being. When these two sides of the neurobehavioral coin can be equally addressed, there is less frustration and increased hope in this unique parenting journey.

Please join me for a hot cup of coffee as we learn about the resources, training and community of support Eileen has created for parents raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Eileen Divine Therapist * Support  Coach * Parent
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The Resilience Room
https://www.eileendevine.com/the-resilience-room

Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

Here we are, my friends, the 4th episode of season 2 of the FASD Family Life podcast. Whether this is your first episode or your 50th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you today.  I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee as we settle in and spend some time together parent to parent.  In this episode I get real with an author, wife, and mother Rebecca Tillou to talk about mom life as a person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

You may know Rebecca as the face of  RunFASD 2021. Rebcecca, together with some amzing sponsors, coordinated the first annual RunFASD in September 2021 to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Rebecca is also the author of Tenacity, a book she wrote to share the experience of searching for her birth family. It was through the exploration of her personal history, in her thirties, and a conversation with her adoptive mother that Rebecca learned that she had Fetal AlcoholSpectrum disorder. Rebecca is indeed tenacious. It is my pleasure to know her and share part of our conversation with you. 

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Tenacity, by Rebecca Tillou
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RunFASD
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2021/07/01/run-fasd/

FASD Hope Podcast; Host Natalie Vecchione
https://www.fasdhope.com/

FASD United; Jen Wisdahl
https://nofaspolicycenter.org/run-fasd/

Aubrey Page
https://www.facebook.com/AubreyPageFASD

Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

Here we are, my friends, the first episode of season 2 of the FASD Family Life podcast. Whether this is your first episode or your 47th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today.  I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee as we settle in and listen to Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., MA, MS, MS, MS  talk about the risks of excessive screen time and social media for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This is a hot topic of conversation for nearly all parents raising a child with FASD.

Jerrod Brown is a regular guest on the FASD Family Life podcast. Jerrod is an assistant Professor for Concordia Univerity, St. Paul, Minnesota and has extensive expereience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counselling Centre in St. Paul for the past 17 years. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST).  To learn more about Jerrod's work, or to contact him click the link below.
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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. 

With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will drop a Research & Resource episode to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

This episode of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am priviledged to speak with Nate Sheets of Cognitive Supports/Oregon Behaviour Consultation. Nate specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Autism, and Foster Care. In addition to his consulation practice Nate has a series of training videos on Youtube which I highly recommend for anyone interested in learning about FASD. Here is a link to the Christmas video,  Hark, the Holidays Approacheth! (Preparing for and Avoiding Behaviors During Holidays) - YouTube
Here is a link to Nate's business Oregon Cognitive Supports: Cognitive Supports with Nate Sheets | FASD Behavior Consultation and Training by Nate Sheets

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.  

In this episode of FASD Family Life Podcast we welcome back our friend Dr. Jerrod Brown to help us understand the causes, complexity, and consquences of chronic sleep issues for people with FASD anfd their caregivers.  You are not alone in this struggle, according to the research 80-85 % of inidividuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder have sleep issues as well.  I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee and a notebook as Dr Jerrod Brown helps us better understand what is going on for our loved one with FASD. The struggle is real and so is success.

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. 

With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will drop a Research & Resource episode to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

This episode of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition highlights the work of the South Alberta FASD Network; one of 12 FASD Networks in the province of Alberta, Canada. My guest Debbie Deak is the co-coorinator of the South Alberta FASD Network and the FASD Prevention Conversation Facilitator for this network.  This network is located in the southwest corner of the province, with Lethbridge at it's centre; it covers the regon from the BC border to Bow Island, south to the USA border and north to Granum/Picture Butte.

Whether this is your first epside or your 40th, I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee, and maybe a notebook as we learn about the many programs and services that are available for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their famiies in South Alberta.  https://safasd.ca/

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Welcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am you host, Robbie Seale.  I am an FASD educator, advocate and mother of five children, four with FASD with more than 20 years experience.  I know the struggle is real and so is success. 

Whether this is your first episode or your 34th I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee as we hear from my special guest Jerrod Brown, PhD and I as we discuss Abstract Reasoning, a hallmark deficit for individuals with FASD, as well as strategies to build skills and improve outcomes.

Jerrod Brown is an assistant professor for Concordia University in St. Paul Minnesota and has extensive experience teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Jerrod also works at the Pathways Counselling Centre in St. Paul. Is the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies and the Editor-if-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today.  I am proud to say that Jerrod is also a friend of FASD Family Life podcast and will be a regular guest on the show.  Our last conversation with Dr. Brown,  on October 8, centered on Caregiver Stress.  Today Jerrod will help us understand Abstract Reasoning; its role in decision making, flexible thinking, cognitive flexibility and more.  I know you will want to get a pen and note book for this episode as Dr. Jerrod Brown takes us to school. 

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.  

And I have great news to share with you! FASD Family Life podcast has surpassed 6000 downloads since it launched in March 2021! Thank you for sharing the podcast with the people in your life and on your social media.  

I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today whether you’re driving, listening at work or at home. Today we are doing to get REAL as we talk about the wonderful ways structure and routine can reduce behavioural symptoms, reduce stress and improve your family life.  Whether this is your first episode or your 33rd episode I invite you to grab a nice hot cup of coffee with me, as we chat parent to parent.