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If the experience is a single event, and we have adequate support afterward, and we have had little or no prior trauma, then we will be left shaken, but the events will feel “behind” us now. If traumatic events have been recurrent, and/or we are developmentally vulnerable, and/or we have inadequate support, we can be left with a host of ‘implicit’ memories, intense responses and symptoms that “tell the story” but without words and without the knowledge that we are remembering.

17/05/2026

Supporting someone with starts with understanding💚

Small adjustments in communication and environment can make a meaningful difference when supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Helpful strategies include:
• Using clear and concrete language
• Allowing extra time for processing
• Creating calming environments
• Building supportive routines and relationships

Supportive, informed communities help individuals with FASD thrive. Every step toward understanding creates more opportunities for connection, confidence, and success. Want more support navigating the world of FASD? Check out our FREE Family Navigators.

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