FASD Hope

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty one years of living experience.

Episode 179 is discusses the upcoming 3 year anniversary of the FASD Hope podcast Series. Natalie and John Vecchione share what they've learned, their current struggles and the decision to take an unplanned break from FASD Hope.

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD." - Psalm 31:24

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty one years of living experience.

Episode 178 welcomes back two-time guest, Lynn Alsup and celebrates the launch of her new book "Tinderbox: One Family's Story of Adoption, Neurodiversity, and Fierce Love". 

From her book -

"Lynn Alsup is a social worker, spiritual director, and meditation teacher. Her three extraordinary, neurodivergent daughters led her to FASCETS, where she now trains parents and professionals in the Neurobehavioral Model - A paradigm that fosters the celebration and accommodation of neurodiversity. She lives with her family on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert in Midland, Texas, building resilience and joy through writing, yoga, wide-open spaces, and snuggling her four-legged rescuer, Bryn the Bassador."

Listen to Lynn share the story behind her book, her family's transformation, and the story behind the book!

Episode Resources -

Lynn Alsup -  https://www.lynnalsup.com/

You can purchase "Tinderbox: One Family's Story of Adoption, Neurodiversity, and Fierce Love" by Lynn Alsup wherever you purchase your books and at -

bookshop.org

https://bookshop.org/p/books/tinderbox-one-family-s-story-of-adoption-neurodiversity-and-fierce-love-lynn-alsup/19496217?ean=9781647425418

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Tinderbox-Familys-Adoption-Neurodiversity-Fierce/dp/1647425417

FASCETS - https://fascets.org/

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over 21 years of living experience. 

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty one years of living experience.

Episode 174 welcomes back Dr. Jessica Rutherford (Spotlight on FASD podcast in the UK) of NOFASD UK and welcomes Ailsa Clarke of Valiant Minds Education.

Jessica Rutherford, Ph.D. is the Education Coordinator and Researcher with the National Organisation for FASD (UK) and she recently completed her Ph.D.  She is an experienced Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) specialist focusing on areas surrounding educational engagement and support.  Jessica is also the co-host (along with FASD Parent Advocate, Clare Devanney-Glynn) of the podcast Spotlight on FASD. 

Ailsa Clarke is a parent to a young son with FASD.  She was a high school teacher for seventeen years, until she realized that unless she left her job, her son’s transition to school was unlikely to be successful.  In supporting his transition, she realized two things: firstly, that teachers have rarely been made aware of FASD in their training and secondly, that there is often a gulf of misunderstanding between parents and teachers which needs to be bridged by someone who understands the pressures of both roles. The result of this lived experience is Valiant Minds Education, which works collaboratively with caregivers, school staff and young people with FASD to ensure that they have practical supports and strategies to help them succeed in education.

In this enlightening episode, Jessica shares the following:  Jessica's update on the completion of her Ph.D.,  her research and work as Education Coordinator with NOFASD UK, the development and impending launch of their CRITICAL FASD Educational Program, her connection with Ailsa and Valiant Minds and a CALL TO ACTION!

Ailsa Clarke, FASD Parent Advocate and Educator with Valiant Minds Education, also shares: her family's story, how her son is learning to advocate for himself, how her professional background as a teacher is a valuable asset in her dual role as parent / educator in supporting families of those with FASD and other brain-based diagnoses with Valiant Minds Education.

EPISODE RESOURCES -

Jessica Rutherford, Ph.D.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarutherford1/

Email - [email protected]

Jessica and Clare Devanney-Glynn's Podcast, Spotlight on FASD, is available anywhere you find your podcasts.

NOFASD UK-

https://nationalfasd.org.uk/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NationalFASD

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nationalfasd/

VALIANT MINDS EDUCATION -

https://valiantmindseducation.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094021083994

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valiantmindseducation/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valiantmindseducation/

Email - [email protected]

Phone - +44 (0)7917731436

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty one years of living experience.

Episode 173 welcomes back Kathryn "Kat" Meinhardt (Episode 99 - "Kansas FASD Support Network") of Dream Acres: An FASD Community. Kathryn is a licensed social worker, foster/adoptive/bio mom, TBRI® Practitioner and FASD speaker/educator. She, along with her husband Cliff, parent 11 children 9 of whom experienced various levels of prenatal exposures.  It was out of the realization that the teens would be needing supportive living and an initial plan of tiny houses on the farm for just their children that the idea of a community was birthed and Dream Acres came to life.

Dream Acres is a nonprofit organization and a proud FASD United Affiliate. Dream Acres is developing a brand new, supported living environment for individuals (ages 18-25) living with FASD. The small, family-style living will allow 2-3 residents to have private rooms and common areas in each cabin. Dream Acres will take great care to evaluate every applicant, so that everyone will be set up for success. On-site job training options will also fit the various interests of each resident. Potential career option and training includes food services, animal care, landscaping, agriculture, aquaponics and more!

*NOTE - If you are interested in applying for yourself or a loved one to Dream Acres, please use the code "FASD Hope" to waive the application fee!*

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/

HOPE FOR THE FASD JOURNEY MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY

with Sandra Flach and Natalie Vecchione -

https://www.justicefororphansny.org/hope-community

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty one years of living experience. 

FASD Hope Resources -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1

Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/

“HOPE FOR THE FASD JOURNEY COMMUNITY”, CO-LEAD BY NATALIE VECCHIONE AND SANDRA FLACH"

“Hope for the FASD Journey is a faith-based, membership support community for parents and caregivers of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol and other substances. Led by Natalie Vecchione of the FASD Hope Podcast and Sandra Flach of the Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast— 2 moms living the FASD experience. With more than 20 years of adoptive parenting each, Natalie & Sandra offer abundant knowledge and resources to provide hope to families on this journey.“

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT “HOPE FOR THE FASD JOURNEY” COMMUNITY OR TO SIGN UP, VISIT THE BELOW LINK - 

https://www.justicefororphansny.org/hope-community

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of living experience. 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1

Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope

HOPE FOR THE FASD JOURNEY COMMUNITY with Sandra Flach and Natalie Vecchione -

https://www.justicefororphansny.org/hope-community

FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of living experience.

Episode 170  welcomes back Dr. Jerrod Brown with our "series within the series" - All About FASD. This month's topic is "Energy Drinks and FASD".

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience in 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).

This episode is a deep dive into energy drinks and FASD. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: the importance of understanding what effects that energy drinks have in all spheres of health, how energy drink consumption is detrimental to physical / emotional / cognitive functioning, how energy drinks can exponentially affect dysregulation (physical and emotional) with brain-based / whole body diagnoses (particularly FASD) and potential resources and strategies to implement protective factors towards a healthier eating lifestyle.

* NOTE - This episode is for informational purposes and resource sharing purposes only. It is NOT intended to take the place of a medical professional who is knowledgeable in nutrition and FASD.*

EPISODE RESOURCES -

Dr. Jerrod Brown - [email protected]

American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS)- https://aiafs.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AIAFSAssoc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AIAFS2011

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiafs/