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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
149 - MASS FAS - A Conversation with Kristen Eriksen and Laura Bedard
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
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.
September is FASD Awareness Month! Episode 149 highlights Kristen Eriksen and Laura Bedard of MASS FAS, an FASD United Affiliate. Kristen and Laura are both moms of children with FASD and united in their advocacy in their leadership of MASS FAS. In this ENCOURAGING episode, Kristen and Laura share: how they became parent advocates (from their respective families' journeys), how MASS FAS has grown in the past year, what they have learned as FASD parent advocates, their advice for parents who want to take that leap into FASD parent advocacy, the many offerings of MASS FAS for Massachusetts (and beyond), their upcoming work for MASS FAS and their words of encouragement and hope.
EPISODE RESOURCES -
MASS FAS website - https://www.massfas.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/massfetalalcoholsyndrome
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/massfas1/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/massfas1
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
148 - All About FASD Special Edition - A Panel Discussion with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
It's September, which is FASD Awareness Month! Episode 148 welcomes back Dr. Jerrod Brown to continue our series within the series “All About FASD Special Edition- A Panel Discussion". This month, Jerrod will be answering a variety of questions / subtopics within FASD. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST).
In this FASD RESOURCE AND INFORMATION PACKED episode, Jerrod answers questions from FASD podcasters around the world!
Our FASD Podcast Panelists include:
Kurt Lewis, Pregnancy and Alcohol, The Surprising Reality Podcast
Gilberto Spencer-Wired Differently - Rewire Your Brain Podcast
Robbie Seale, FASD Family Life Podcast
Sandra Flach - The Adoption and Foster Care Journey Podcast
Natalie Vecchione- FASD Hope Podcast
Episode 148 Resources -
Dr. Jerrod Brown - jerrod1234brown@live.com
American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) - https://aiafs.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AIAFStraining
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aiafsassoc/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AIAFS2011
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiafs/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABntPzUB2qCg_fmbOMKXQbRSlzI9pSfdRG4
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
147 - All About FASD - FASD and Bullying - Part 1 with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
Episode 147 is the second of a two part episode special in preparing for "Back to School / Back to Homeschool" - FASD and Bullying - Part 1 with regular guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor in Chief of Forensic Scholar Today (FST).
In this episode, Jerrod discusses the following topics: the basics of bullying, risk factors that cause individuals with FASD (and other brain based diagnoses) to be more susceptible to bullying, the protective factors, what to know when helping individuals with FASD who are being bullied, symptoms and traumatic effects of bullying, where to look for resources and words of encouragement and hope. Note - the second Bullying episode with Dr. Jerrod Brown will be aired in October.
Episode 146 Resources -
Dr. Jerrod Brown - jeffod1234brown@live.come
American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFA) - https://aiafs.com/
612-250-5432
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AIAFSAssoc
Twitter- https://twitter.com/aiafs2011
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiafs/
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
146 - All About FASD - FASD and Friendship Skills with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
Episode 146 is the first of a two part episode special in preparing for "Back to School / Back to Homeschool" - FASD and Friendship Skills with regular guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor in Chief of Forensic Scholar Today (FST).
In this episode, Jerrod explores the following topics: the basics of friendship skills, what skills are required in making and maintaining friends, the risk factors that individuals with FASD (and other brain based diagnoses) have in not having healthy friendships, the protective factors for helping individuals with FASD make and maintain friendships, advice and words of encouragement and hope.
Episode 146 Resources -
Dr. Jerrod Brown - jeffod1234brown@live.come
American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFA) - https://aiafs.com/
612-250-5432
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AIAFSAssoc
Twitter- https://twitter.com/aiafs2011
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiafs/
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
Welcome to the official book launch of "It's OK to Be You - Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities" by Kenny LaJoy! Episode 145 celebrates new author, Kenny LaJoy and his new book, which is a valuable resource for ANYONE in the FASD community, neurodiversity community...and many more!
Episode 145 is the "story behind the book". Kenny shares: his adoption journey, his FASD journey, his journey in becoming an independently published author, his faith, his hopes for his new book and how "It's OK to Be You" is an affirmation and resource for those with FASD, their families / loved ones or anyone wanting to learn more through the lens of a FASD self-advocate.
EPISODE RESOURCES -
"It's OK to Be You - Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities" by Kenny LaJoy
Available now on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7QP8PFC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3FZJ6DAVTV6JJF2YEFEH
Contact Kenny at itsoktobeyoubook@gmail.com
Blue Collar Homeschool - https://www.bluecollarhomeschool.com/
Buckaroos Slices and Scoops - https://www.buckaroosmontrose.com/
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
Episode 144 is the celebration of an exciting announcement - "Hope for the FASD Journey Community" with Sandra Flach and Natalie Vecchione. Together, Sandra and Natalie have formed a faith-based, FASD parent and caregiver support group community. Through their combined decades of lived experience as moms (of now young adults) of those with FASD, their resources through their years podcasting experience and Sandra's nonprofit organization, Justice for Orphans.....Sandra and Natalie are creating the "Hope for the FASD Journey Community" to support families of those with FASD / Brain Based Diagnoses.
In Episode 144, Natalie and Sandra discuss: how their friendship has grown, Sandra provides an update about her FASCETS Facilitator Training, how God planted the seed in both Sandra and Natalie for creating the "Hope for the FASD Journey" Community and what is included in the "Hope on the FASD Journey" Community Membership.
The "Hope on the FASD Journey" Community will officially begin it's first support group meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, however interested individuals / family members may sign up now for this membership community through the following link -
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
EPISODE RESOURCES -
Hope for the FASD Journey Community: Membership & Information
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Justice for Orphans -
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/home
Sandra's Podcast - "The Adoption and Foster Care Journey" Podcast - available anywhere you find your podcasts.
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/podcast
FASD HOPE RESOURCES -
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
143 - Get Set- Run FASD 2022 Virtual 5K Update
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
FASD Hope is THRILLED to be a part of Team Run FASD 2022 - comprised of Coach Rebecca Tillou, Jenn Wisdahl, Susan Elsworth and Natalie Vecchione. Episode 143 is an update that highlights getting set and important information for this 2nd Annual Virtual 5K for FASD! The Run FASD Virtual 5K will be held September 9th - 25th, 2022.
EPISODE RESOURCES -
Run FASD Virtual 5K website -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/runfasd/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/runfasd
FASD United - https://fasdunited.org/
FASD HOPE RESOURCES -FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
142 - Amazing Advocacy - A Conversation with Yvonne Williams
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
Episode 142 is titled "Amazing Advocacy" and highlights Yvonne Williams and her incredible advocacy contributions to the FASD Community. Yvonne started her FASD journey when she adopted her daughter in 2007. Over the years, she became not only a champion for her daughter, but also for the FASD Community. In 2014, she started the blog "Our Sacred Breath" to share her involvement with the Red Shoes Rock Campaign and the creation of 99 Days to FASDay information series, which has been running annually since 2017. In addition, she served on the Advisory Committee for the Ontario (Canada) Provincial FASD Website and she has moderated several online FASD Groups over the years. In 2018, Yvonne and her daughter started sharing their stories in caregiver groups, workshops, conferences and launched a Redbubble Shop to create and sell FASD swag and merchandise. Currently, she remains active in low-key advocacy activities and she works part-time for Jeff Noble, as his external specialist.
EPISODE RESOURCES -
Our Sacred Breath Blog -
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allaboutfasd
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allaboutfasd/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/oursacredbreath
99 Days to FASDay
https://oursacredbreath.com/2017/09/09/99-days-to-fasday-master-post/
Red Shoes Rock -
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
Episode 141 welcomes back Joel Sheagren and welcomes Jodee Kulp and Justen Overlander of the Embraced Film Project - Joel Sheagren (Season 1, Episode 22) is the Director and Co-Producer of the Embraced Film Project, Justen Overlander (Writer / Director / Producer of many films and series, including "The Chosen") and Jodee Kulp (Founder of Red Shoes Rock, Author, FASD Champion Advocate) are both Co-Producers.
"The documentary weaves together honest interviews, surprising data, and a scripted narrative inspired by true case studies. Beyond the film, our goal is to create supplemental educational materials to better educate families, teachers, law enforcement, and health providers about this under-the-radar epidemic.
The title, Embraced, is inspired by the way Director and Co-Producer Joel Sheagren embraces his son Sam’s FASD, and for the countless others who face serious lifelong challenges. Those with FASD have never had advocacy like we’re providing through this project." (Source - embracedmovement.org)
Listen to Joel, Jodee and Justen share how the Embraced FASD Film Movement has grown, fundraising efforts, goals for 2022 (and beyond) and their hopes in this amazing film and movement.
"Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and Prophets." - Matthew 22:37-40
EPISODE RESOURCES -
Embraced -
https://www.embracedmovement.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EmbracedFASD/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/embracedfasd/?hl=en
FASD Hope -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/
Racket - @fasdhope
Clubhouse - @natalievecc
Check out our book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy BUY IT NOW!
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
140 - FASD and Speech Therapy - A Conversation with Christian Hancock
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over twenty years of lived experience.
In Episode 140, FASD Hope welcomes Christian Hancock, M.S., CCC-SLP , who is the Creator of Communication with Connection, Owner of Heart and Soul Speech and a Board Member of the North Texas FASD Network.
Christian is a certified speech-language pathologist, specializing in pediatric feeding disorders, language disorders, and caregiver/child relationships. She is the owner of Heart & Soul Speech, serving families at home in North Texas. Her practice focuses on routine-based language intervention, responsive feeding therapy, and sustainable support for families. Christian presents caregiver workshops and continuing education seminars and webinars for therapists on trauma-informed care, FASD, feeding disorders, and language learning. She is the creator of Communication with Connection, a philosophy and practice that empowers families with ways to develop language, find mealtime peace, and build relationships through simple everyday moments. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for LifePath Systems Foundation and North Texas FASD Network.
In this RESOURCE-FILLED episode, Christian discusses: how she became involved with the FASD population as a SLP, why Speech Therapy is SO vital in the care/support of infants/children/teens/young adults with FASD, her work in the FASD community, her work with North Texas FASD Network and her words of hope and encouragement.
EPISODE RESOURCES -