Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

We are thrilled to bring you a series of bonus episodes featuring special guest. Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD. In each of these bonus episodes, Dr. Brown will share what every  adoptive and foster parent needs to know regarding FASD, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). 

On this week’s bonus episode, the 21st and final episode in our series, Dr. Brown and host, Sandra Flach discuss Central Nervous System Dysfunction & Trauma—what it is and what parents and caregivers can do to support their children if CNS dysfunction is suspected.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

justicefororphansny.org

[email protected]

"Search me, O God, and know my heart." Psalm 139:23

On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Douglas Waite, MD, FAAP for Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics at BronxCare Health System in NY. Dr. Waite specializes in diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders such was developmental delays, autism, intellectual disability and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). 

Listen in as Dr. Waite discusses FASD—diagnosis, resources, and advocacy. 

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justicefororphansny.org

fasdunited.org

proofalliance.org

cdc/fasd

American Academy of Pediatrics/FASD

BronxCare  NYC

"God sets the lonely in families..." Psalm 68:6

On this episode, host Sandra Flach chats with Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. For more than 30 years, Rita has worked on behalf of abused, neglected and vulnerable children. 

Listen in as Rita shares about the Dave Thomas Foundation’s mission, through their signature program Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, to dramatically increase the number of adoptions from foster care and provide resources for adoptive families.

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davethomasfoundation.org

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

We are thrilled to bring you a series of bonus episodes featuring special guest. Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD. In each of these bonus episodes, Dr. Brown will share what every  adoptive and foster parent needs to know regarding FASD, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). 

On this week’s bonus episode, the 20th in our series, Dr. Brown and host, Sandra Flach discuss Sluggish Cognitive Tempo. Listen and and discover the symptoms, causes, and how to support individuals with possible SCT.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

justicefororphansny.org

[email protected]

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8

On this episode, host Sandra Flach unpacks another primary characteristic of FASD—difficulty predicting outcomes. 

Listen in as Sandra shares the dangers of this symptom, what it can look like in real-life situations, and possible accommodations for safety.

“Planning, prevention, and protection are actually accommodations we must make to keep our kids safe.” —Sandra Flach

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FASCETS.org

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6

On this episode, host Sandra Flach catches up with adoptive mom and host of the FASD Hope podcast—Natalie Vecchione.

Listen in as Natalie shares about the recent ups and downs of her journey and what she’s learned along the way.

“We must prepare for the road ahead, pray daily, and pivot as needed.”—Natalie.

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mamasystems.net 

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

We are thrilled to bring you a series of bonus episodes featuring special guest. Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD. In each of these bonus episodes, Dr. Brown will share what every  adoptive and foster parent needs to know regarding FASD, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). 

On this week’s bonus episode, the 19th in our series, Dr. Brown and host, Sandra Flach discuss attachment disorder and how and why adoptive, foster and kinship caregivers must be trauma and attachment informed.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

justicefororphansny.org

[email protected]

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." -Psalm 34:18

On this episode, host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom Laura Hernandez, a Dallas-based mom of 10 kids—3 adopted with an FASD. 

Listen in as Laura shares how her family was just surviving life with 4 kids under 5 years old along with the challenges of being a special needs parent. Then she began implementing systems to tackle tasks and peace returned to her home. Now she coaches and offers resources for other moms through her business, Mama Systems.

“Mom, you’re doing a good job and it’s ok to ask for help.”  -Laura Hernandez

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justicefororphansny.org

mamasystems.net 

"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." -Proverbs 15:22

On this episode, host Sandra Flach breaks down the Primary Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and focuses on difficulties with abstract concepts—like time and money. 

“Abstract reasoning deficits like problems with time management, math, or money matters can actually be a symptom of an FASD” 

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sandraflach.com

justicefororphansny.org

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

We are thrilled to bring you a series of bonus episodes featuring special guest. Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD. In each of these bonus episodes, Dr. Brown will share what every  adoptive and foster parent needs to know regarding FASD, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). 

On this week’s bonus episode, the 18th in our series, Dr. Brown and host, Sandra Flach discuss Theory of Mind—the understanding of the feelings and perspectives of others which develops during childhood. Early trauma and prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs impacts Theory of Mind. 

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:

justicefororphansny.org

[email protected]