September is
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month
Navigating resources and support for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can be challenging, but dedicated organizations provide vital guidance and assistance. FFA-NC is focusing on FASD this month and will provide weekly posts of information and resources, appropriate for families, educators and agencies.
Resources:
Immediate resources can be found from the
- National organization, FASD United
- North Carolina NCFASD InformedFamily Navigator (FASD United)
FASD United Facts Sheets Directory
C.A.S.E. has shared three new free resources covering key Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) topics, including how FASD affects brain development and behavior, why challenges like confabulation are neurological rather than intentional, and how to talk with children and teens about a diagnosis with honesty and care.
Written by Barb Clark author of Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive, these new topical briefs offer practical, accessible guidance to help families better understand and support children impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD):
Topical Brief No. 11 - Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Topical Brief No. 12 - Explaining an FASD Diagnosis to Your Child or Teen
A message from Kathy Hotelling of NC FASD Informed
