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What those with FASD offer society

September 15, 2010 in Special Needs News by Admin Dawn

“We have gown in our understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity. Now we need to grow our understanding of neural diversity.”

Cognitive Disability Strategy behaviour consultant Karmen Krahn Schulties definitely believes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is something society must fight to prevent. However, at the same time she believes people with FASD have unique abilities and offer much to a community.

“People with FASD are very socially motivated and are just a delight to be around,” Schulties said during an information luncheon at Timothy Eaton Gardens on Thursday, which was FASD Awareness Day.

Read more here: What those with FASD offer society – Local – News – The Moose Jaw Times Herald.

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Carol Davis Costin commented on the blog post Surrounded by the love of a public school. 7 hours, 9 minutes ago

Julia, for the second time today, you made me cry. The video was the first time. Thank you for this. Sean is not a special needs child but we certainly feel the same you do about the school and the people in it.
Julia Roberts commented on the post, For better or worse. Or worse., on the site Kidneys and Eyes 9 hours, 55 minutes ago

I completely understand…because, let’s face it, the kids health surrounds everything we do. As far as lessons, well, a lot of it we just make up as we go along.
Julia Roberts commented on the post, For better or worse. Or worse., on the site Kidneys and Eyes 9 hours, 57 minutes ago

Awww, thanks. But it’s really Julian.
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Deenie commented on the blog post For better or worse. Or worse. 16 hours, 49 minutes ago

I kind of feel weird saying that I loved this post since so much of it was about your kids fragile health … but I did. A lot of people could take lessons from you guys.
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Susan commented on the post, Surrounded by the love of a public school., on the site Kidneys and Eyes 18 hours, 5 minutes ago

Awww….this is bringing tears to my eyes. What a wonderful community (and what wonderful kids!)
Julia Roberts wrote a new post, Surrounded by the love of a public school. , on the site Kidneys and Eyes 18 hours, 27 minutes ago

For the last nine years, we’ve sent Gage and Quinnlin off to our small neighborhood elementary school. This week marks the transition to middle school for our youngest, which means we give up the safe, nurturing […]
Amylia commented on the blog post The Things That Matter 2 days, 14 hours ago

Well said. I needed this reminder today. I take a great many things for granted and today of all days I am thankful for the nudge toward paying attention and showing up with a full heart and grateful spirit. […]

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