Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

FASD Prevention: Why are we still struggling?

August 6, 2018

This article discusses some thoughts about why, after 40 years, many issues advocated in the late 1990s have not yet been resolved. There are discussions about this on many groups. It causes division among those in the FASD world. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Problem Fragmentation Posted July 31, 2018 | By csponline Facebook32TwitterGoogle+EmailLinkedInShare … More FASD Prevention: Why are we still struggling?

What is FASD Success?

July 31, 2018

What does success for our children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder look like? Most often it looks like nothing to those who do not know the struggles and challenges we face and that sometimes what seems like no big deal to others, is a huge deal in our world. The maiden turns 20 tomorrow. We’ve … More What is FASD Success?

A Tale of Two Moms

July 10, 2018

The maiden went to visit her birth mother for a week. This was the longest visit. Up until now most visits have been a weekend, but she said she wanted to go for a week, so that is what she did. I didn’t realize I would still feel so emotional about it. The night before … More A Tale of Two Moms

Red Shoes Rock and 99 Days to FASDay

June 14, 2018

On June 1 the international movement to bring awareness to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder began with the start of Red Shoes Rock to Stop FASD and the 99 Days to FASDay. There have been some exciting new additions to this year’s campaign. Red Shoes Rock: Start the Conversation For the 5th Anniversary, a new logo, … More Red Shoes Rock and 99 Days to FASDay

Dear Politicians: Adults In Crisis Waiting for Developmental Services

May 30, 2018

Making Political Leaders Aware A few weeks ago my daughter and I participated in a local All Candidates Meeting for the upcoming Provincial Election in Ontario. We were joined by some new friends we have discovered through social media and our advocacy work on behalf of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Voters were provided with … More Dear Politicians: Adults In Crisis Waiting for Developmental Services

FASD Life: To Share or Not to Share

May 20, 2018

That is the dilemma in my head lately after reading a post from someone about why we should not share our children’s struggles in this age of social media without their permission. I understand the premise, however can a young child, especially one with a developmental disability, offer consent? Another post I read awhile back … More FASD Life: To Share or Not to Share

Finding Calm in the Chaos of Life

April 19, 2018

Although since my last personal post, One is a lonely number, things are still in a state of uncertainty in my life, (no luck yet on the job front, my last paycheque was not entered into the system, still waiting for Record of Employment so I can collect Employment Insurance until I find a job, and … More Finding Calm in the Chaos of Life

our sacred breath

finding the calm in the chaos of FASD