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FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience. The mission of FASD Hope is to bring awareness, information and inspiration to those whose lives have been touched by a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Each week, Podcast Host- Natalie Vecchione- will speak with a variety of guests about different topics related to FASD and other Brain Based Diagnoses.
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Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
29 - Love Me Enough: A Conversation with Helen Orcutt and Em Twomey
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over 18 years of lived experience.
This 29th episode is titled "Love Me Enough: A Conversation with Helen Orcutt and Em Twomey".
Helen Orcutt is the founder of "Love Me Enough- Faces of Fetal Alcohol", in which she operates with Em Twomey. "Love Me Enough- Faces of Fetal Alcohol" is an FASD blog, resources, shop and support for individuals living with an FASD and their families / loved ones. Both Helen and Em each live with an FASD and they are both adult, self-advocates in the FASD Community. Helen lives in Oregon with her husband and their young son. Em lives in Maryland with her husband and their two sons.
In this HOPE-FILLED Episode, Natalie Vecchione (podcast host) discusses the following topics with Helen and Em: their stories, when they each learned they had an FASD, the accommodations they made (and continue to make) for themselves, their strengths and the "Love Me Enough- Faces of Fetal Alcohol" website / blog / shop.
"And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character; and character hope. " - Romans 5:3-5
Helpful Accommodations listed by Helen:
- IEP / 504 / Extra time for tests and assignments, quiet place to take tests
- Chalkboards / whiteboards / sticky notes - WRITING THINGS DOWN and visual reminders
- Digital clocks
- Slowing down when speaking
- Giving yourself GRACE!
Helpful Accommodations listed by Em:
- IEP / 504 / extended test time, etc.
- Stopping, slowing down
- Making lists
- Post it notes and visual reminders
- Breaking down tasks into smaller steps
- Taking time to cool down and breathe
RESOURCES -
"Love Me Enough - Faces of Fetal Alcohol"
* NOTE - Purchases made in the Love Me Enough Shop will have 75% of earnings donated to various, FASD nonprofit organizations.*
Instagram - @love_meenough
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovemefasd/
FASD Hope -
Instagram - @fasdhope
Facebook - @fasdhope1
Pinterest - @fasdhope1
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The journey that these two amazing and strong women is truly inspirational and encouraging. Success stories are a blessing to those who hear them! Ladies you are SUPER WOMEN!!!
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
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