“This episode of FASD Hope highlights returning guest, Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones, who is considered the leading expert in FASD. Dr. Jones is joined by Andrea Torzon, LMFT, a family therapist who works with Dr. Jones at the UC San Diego's Institute for FASD Discovery.”
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Multiple news outlets this week reported that FASD experts testified at the sentencing trial for Nikolas Cruz, Florida mass shooter. Dr. Kenneth Jones said medical records show that Cruz’s birth mother drank heavily. Neuropsychologist Paul Connor said Cruz through his life has shown indications on tests that he has alcohol-related developmental issues.
Also read: “FASD United Statement in Response to Reports on Nikolas Cruz and FASD”
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“The South Carolina Dept. of Social Services (SCDSS) and the South Carolina Dept. of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) are partnering to launch a statewide campaign to combat FASDs. Governor Henry McMaster declared September FASDs Awareness Month so SCDSS and DAODAS have launched the “Don’t Risk It” campaign.”
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“It’s OK to Be You: Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities” by Kenny LaJoy is available now on Amazon. Kenny talks about his journey towards acceptance and how to better live with disabilities (and with those who love and care for you) and attempts to cover large swathes of daily living with FASD.”
To get a copy, click HERE.
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“People with disabilities have not been adequately represented in strengths-based research. This study is the first to examine strengths and positive influences of young children FASD. Thirty adoptive and relative caregivers of children with FASD reported their children's strengths and positive influences and completed measures on family functioning.”
- American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Read More Here!
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