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FASD causes structural brain differences that affect how individuals process & respond to the world. Yet they're expected to respond to traditional approaches designed for neurotypical brains. When these strategies fail, families are blamed instead of supported.

SERVICES FOR FAMILIES

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CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

Find understanding, community, and support to help you navigate caring for your child with a brain-based disability. 

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CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

 Personalized consultation focused on parenting challenges, developmental considerations, behavioral issues, setting boundaries, and navigating difficult conversations. Brain-based differences, such as those seen in FASD, require specialized parenting approaches that traditional strategies often don't address.


Receive guidance to strengthe

 Personalized consultation focused on parenting challenges, developmental considerations, behavioral issues, setting boundaries, and navigating difficult conversations. Brain-based differences, such as those seen in FASD, require specialized parenting approaches that traditional strategies often don't address.


Receive guidance to strengthen your confidence and improve your family's daily functioning. Explore practical strategies that bring stability, connection, and balance to your home while empowering you to create an environment where both your child and your whole family can thrive.



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FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD

CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Program is an evidence-based intervention, specifically for families and children with FASDs, can be used as a stand-alone intervention or concurrently, in addition to other therapeutic interventions.  


It is a positive parenting program designed for children with FASD from ages 3-12 years old who struggle wit

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Program is an evidence-based intervention, specifically for families and children with FASDs, can be used as a stand-alone intervention or concurrently, in addition to other therapeutic interventions.  


It is a positive parenting program designed for children with FASD from ages 3-12 years old who struggle with life-long learning and behavioral challenges. 


Support is provided to families and caregivers including consultations/training with schools and other professionals working with their child and family.  


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COLLABORATION

CAREGIVER CONSULTATION & GUIDANCE

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD

 Collaborative consultation to establish comprehensive support plans for your child and family. Brain-based differences, such as those seen in FASD, require coordinated care, yet providers and educators often lack understanding of how these differences impact daily functioning. 


Receive guidance to develop integrated support plans—includin

 Collaborative consultation to establish comprehensive support plans for your child and family. Brain-based differences, such as those seen in FASD, require coordinated care, yet providers and educators often lack understanding of how these differences impact daily functioning. 


Receive guidance to develop integrated support plans—including school accommodations and behavioral strategies—that coordinate caregivers, educators, and providers across all settings, building a cohesive team that promotes your child's growth and well-being. 

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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

HELPFUL HANDOUTS

EDUCATION & RESOURCES

SUPPORT & REFERRALS

 

STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS

SELF CARE FOR CAREGIVERS

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA, FASD, & REGULATION

CAREGIVERS SUPPORTING INTERDEPENDENCE

BUILDING INTERDEPENDENCE

CIRCLE OF SUPPORT



MY BRAIN, ME & MY FASD

SUPPORTING SUCCESS FOR ADULTS WITH FASD

SUPPORT & REFERRALS

EDUCATION & RESOURCES

SUPPORT & REFERRALS

 

FASD UNITED FAMILY NAVIGATOR

CANFASD MEDICATION ALGORITHM

DCFS  POST ADOPTION SERVICES & SUPPORT

BEACON ILLIONIS

ASAP ADOPTION ASSISTANCE

EDUCATION & RESOURCES

EDUCATION & RESOURCES

EDUCATION & RESOURCES

 

FASD COLLABORATIVE  FREE WEBINARS

FASD COLLABORATIVE  SUPPORT GROUPS

THE FLORIDA CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

EDUCATION & RESOURCES

 

CHILDREN'S RESEARCH TRIANGLE (Chicago)   EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

FLORISSA CENTER  (Dixon)

 EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

CAMP FASD  A FASD COMMUNITY

DR. TODD OCHS  (Chicago )  PHYSICIAN 

HFS FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

HFS  HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

BOOKS & GUIDES

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

BOOKS & GUIDES

 

TRYING DIFFERENTLY RATHER THAN 

HARDER  GUIDED GROWTH 

LITTLE HEROS

FASD UNITED LANGUAGE & STIGMA GUIDE

WEBSITES

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

BOOKS & GUIDES

 

FASD UNITED  HELP & INFORMATION

PROOF ALLIANCE HELP & INFORMATION

ME & MY FASD FASD BOOKLET 

THE FASD PROJECT THE FILM

CANFASD FASD RESEARCH NETWORK

NOFASD AUSTRALIA  ADULTS with FASD

PROOF ALLIANCE FASD & ADULTHOOD

  

DOWNLOADs

Download STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS
Download UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA, FASD, & REGULATION
Download SELF CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
Download SUPPORTING INTERDEPENDENCE (Caregivers)
Download BUILDING INTERDEPENDENCE (TEENS/ADULTS)
Download CIRCLE OF SUPPORT (TEENS/ADULTS)
Download FASD UNITED LANGUAGE & STIGMA GUIDE
Download FASD MANIFESTO
Download My Brain, ME & FASD

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