What those with FASD offer society
“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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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.