Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an often-overlooked diagnosis for many people, but it’s important to spread awareness to help those who need it get the correct supports. Hear from Marilyn Fausset, who is the Chair of the FASD Awareness Work Group at Illuminate Colorado, as she discusses her family’s journey to the diagnosis and all that she’s learned since!
Discussed in this episode
- Overview of FASD;
- Diagnosis process and challenges;
- Helping those with FASD;
- Awareness; and
- Prevention education.
Learn more by watching a vodcast (video) or listening to podcast (audio) episode 93.
Marilyn Fausset: Chair of the FASD Awareness Work Group at Illuminate Colorado
Timestamps:
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- 01:15 – About Marilyn and her work on FASD awareness
- 02:50 – Overview of FASD
- 04:45 – Diagnosis and supports process
- 08:00 – Challenges to getting diagnosed
- 09:00 – The importance of getting a diagnosis
- 10:25 – What you can do to help those with FASD
- 13:40 – Common strengths among people with FASD
- 14:45 – Challenges with community integration and participation
- 16:20 – Change for people with FASD
- 18:15 – Prevention
- 21:55 – Final thoughts and advice
Resources from this episode:
- For info on FASD specific to CO, including a list of those who can diagnose for FASDs & an info sheet on obtaining Developmental Disability Services –https://illuminatecolorado.org/supportcolorado/#resources
- For general info on FASD from national organizations – https://fasdunited.org/ and https://www.cdc.gov/fasd/
This work is made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, The Limbaugh Law Firm, Aftersight, and The Arc of Aurora.
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