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Visit fasdunderstanding.ca/ to learn more about FASD and for support resources! Watch more on our YouTube! youtu.be/MRWLEgfjwvQ What happens when a child with FASD gets overwhelmed by stress? 🤔 During moments of high stress, a child’s brain is already flooded with information, making long explanations and lectures impossible to process. The key to navigating these difficult moments is to stay calm and use fewer words. Keeping your communication simple, quiet, and concise reduces sensory overload and helps de-escalate the situation faster. With Part 2 of our third series, “How to Help People with FASD!”, we are sharing actionable ways to provide effective support when stress takes over. 🎬 What are your go-to phrases or strategies for keeping things simple when a child is overwhelmed? 🤷 We want to hear from you! Please share this video to help spread awareness, and drop your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s get talking! 👇✨ To learn more about our efforts to educate about FASD and empower communities, visit our FASD dedicated website and connect with us on social media! ⭐️FASD fasdunderstanding.ca/ ⭐️OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/M.I.understanding Instagram: www.instagram.com/miunderstanding/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@m.i.understanding ⭐️CHECK OUT OUR MAIN WEBSITE www.miunderstanding.ca/ 📢 Drop a comment below to join the discussion!
Visit fasdunderstanding.ca/ to learn more about FASD and for support resources! Watch more on our YouTube! youtu.be/kAqgon0lWkU?feature=shared ~ What makes a school accommodation a necessity rather than an unfair advantage? 🤔 School accommodations are essential supports that help individuals with differences like FASD get what they need to succeed. One of the most important ways to support people with FASD is by providing a tailored, supportive environment, and school accommodations make that possible. With Part 1 of our third series, “How to Help People with FASD!”, we are diving into practical strategies that build equitable environments for everyone. 🎬 How can we help change the narrative around accommodations in our schools and communities? 🤷 We want to hear from you! Please share this video to help spread awareness, and drop your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s get talking! 👇✨ To learn more about our efforts to educate about FASD and empower communities, visit our FASD dedicated website and connect with us on social media! ⭐️FASD fasdunderstanding.ca/ ⭐️OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/M.I.understanding Instagram: www.instagram.com/miunderstanding/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@m.i.understanding ⭐️CHECK OUT OUR MAIN WEBSITE www.miunderstanding.ca/ 📢 Drop a comment below to join the discussion!
Visit fasdunderstanding.ca/ to learn more about FASD and for support resources! Watch more on our YouTube! youtu.be/JOMysHxeHog What is often the most difficult part of living with FASD? 🤔 Beyond the condition itself, the misunderstandings and stigma from those around them can create heavy, everyday societal struggles for people with FASD. With Part 6 wrapping up our second series, “Life with FASD”, we are looking at why public perception matters so much, while getting ready for our final series, “How to Help People with FASD!”, to learn how you can make a real difference. In this video, we explore why building informed, compassionate communities is essential for supporting individuals with differences. 🎬 What is one small way we can all help reduce stigma and build a more inclusive community? 🤷 We want to hear from you! Please share this video to help us spread awareness, and drop your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s get talking! 👇✨ To learn more about our efforts to educate about FASD and empower communities, visit our FASD dedicated website and connect with us on social media! ⭐️FASD fasdunderstanding.ca/ ⭐️OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/M.I.understanding Instagram: www.instagram.com/miunderstanding/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@m.i.understanding ⭐️CHECK OUT OUR MAIN WEBSITE www.miunderstanding.ca/ 📢 Drop a comment below to join the discussion!
Visit fasdunderstanding.ca/ to learn more about FASD and for support resources! Watch the full video on our YouTube! youtu.be/xf8iNfVajVg What does living with FASD actually look like? 🤔 Because FASD is largely an invisible condition, someone can be navigating unseen and complex cognitive, social, and emotional challenges. With Part 5 of our second series, “Life with FASD”, we are shining a light on the unseen realities that individuals with FASD face in their daily lives. 🎬 How can we as a community become better at recognizing and supporting hidden disabilities? 🤷 We want to hear from you! Please share this video to help us spread awareness, and drop your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s get talking! 👇✨ To learn more about our efforts to educate about FASD and empower communities, visit our FASD dedicated website and connect with us on social media! ⭐️FASD fasdunderstanding.ca/ ⭐️OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/M.I.understanding Instagram: www.instagram.com/miunderstanding/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@m.i.understanding ⭐️CHECK OUT OUR MAIN WEBSITE www.miunderstanding.ca/ 📢 Drop a comment below to join the discussion!
Visit fasdunderstanding.ca/ to learn more about FASD and for support resources! What happens when we force compliance instead of offering connection? 🤔 For kids with FASD, fast-paced or highly stressful situations can quickly become overwhelming, making traditional discipline, consequences, and even compliance-focused games like "Simon Says" extra stressful. In this video, we explore how their brains process stress and why stopping, connecting, and supporting is always a more effective approach than demanding immediate obedience. With Part 4 of our second series, “Life with FASD”, we are looking at how a shift in how we communicate can completely change the outcome for a child. 🎬 What are some ways you practice connection over compliance when a child is feeling overwhelmed? 🤷 We want to hear from you! Please share this video to help us spread the word, and drop your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s get talking! 👇✨ To learn more about our efforts to educate about FASD and empower communities, visit our FASD dedicated website and connect with us on social media! ⭐️FASD fasdunderstanding.ca/ ⭐️OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/M.I.understanding Instagram: www.instagram.com/miunderstanding/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@m.i.understanding ⭐️CHECK OUT OUR MAIN WEBSITE www.miunderstanding.ca/ 📢 Drop a comment below to join the discussion! #mentalhealth #FASD #FASDawareness
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