For Parents
All families have their share of laughter and tears. If you are a parent or caregiver of someone with FASD, you know that your family must not only face the usual ups and downs, but also some extra challenges. The extra challenges come from the influence of a complex and misunderstood disability. Parents of those living with FASD must work for great strength and courage to face these extra troubles.
Try to remember that even though your family might experience serious and dangerous issues, you can also find brilliant ways to thrive. Every family finds success in life, but there are a few things that seem to work really well for families living with FASD. Families have found success when they learn all they can about FASD, when they use “parent tested” strategies and when they connect with others who know and understand FASD.
Keep reading to learn more about what you can do to help your family.