FASD Focus NW is delighted to share an invitation on behalf of FASD United to join them for National FASD Impact Week. Events will be hosted from September 27-30th in Washington D.C.
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The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that anyone who is pregnant, could be pregnant, or is planning to become pregnant should avoid alcohol entirely.
Source: Gosdin et al., MMWR, 2022.
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Understanding the foundations of neurodiversity starts with awareness 🧠
Sources:
CDC (2023). Basics about FASDs. https://t.co/LNLPVQdVqx
Hope RISING Clinic (2023). About PSE. https://t.co/wFHL8FZrdP
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Alcohol can affect a baby at any stage of pregnancy. No amount is considered safe, and it can impact growth and development.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Alcohol and pregnancy: About. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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When FASD is included in educational planning, everyone benefits. This approach creates more effective IEPs, reduces frustration, and supports better long-term success for students.
Fill out the Education Survey –https://t.co/NmpiUQ6JXb
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FASD is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States, yet it is often overlooked and misunderstood.
Source: Greenmyer et al., 2018
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It’s more common than you think 💙
Sessions are
➡️ Tuesday's at 12 PM with Kristen Eriksen
➡️ Monday's at 7 PM with Joanne Sparrow
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 💙
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Caregivers across Washington are invited to join our supportive, curriculum-based group and share the journey with others who get it.
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FASD is more common than many people realize, and too often, it goes undiagnosed or misunderstood 💙 Our free support group offers education, connection, and understanding for families navigating this journey.
➡️ https://t.co/n8d2fWH3oh
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Support shouldn’t end with childhood 💙
FASD is a lifelong condition, and individuals and families deserve care that grows with them.
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You are seen, heard, and supported 💙 Join a judgment-free space where caregivers raising children with FASD can connect, learn, and feel understood. No explanations required!
Scan the QR code to register
Registration https://t.co/Iogk3YHaiP
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Supporting an adult with FASD is a journey filled with unique experiences, and finding a community that understands is key!
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Your community is waiting for you! 💙 Connections can be made at any stage of life, and finding people who truly understand your unique path can be transformative for Washington families navigating FASD.
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Our support groups have officially kicked off, but it's not too late to join the conversation! This is a space where families come together to share experiences, learn new strategies, and help one another thrive.
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Our support groups are officially underway, but there is still room for you at the table 🗓️ If you’ve been looking for a community that understands the unique journey of FASD, it’s not too late to jump into our current sessions.
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Supporting our community means growing together! 🌱 Washington families and caregivers of transition-age youths and adults with FASD are invited to join our free virtual support sessions.
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Sessions have started, but it’s not too late to join 💫
We’re meeting Mondays at 7 PM & Tuesdays at 12 PM-come be part of this supportive space. Sign up today!
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Sometimes support looks like someone reaching back to help you climb 💛 If you’re navigating FASD as a caregiver, this space was created with you in mind.
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