The Papillion Center

08/25/2026

Our Instilling Hope Gala is quickly approaching, will you be joining us??

08/24/2026

Join us and help improve outcomes for people with FASD.

Real change happens when our community comes together. At National FASD Impact Week, people with living experience, families, advocates, researchers, clinicians, and professionals will connect, share their expertise, and take action toward a stronger future for the FASD community.

Your voice. Your experience. Your presence. They all make an impact.

📍 Washington, DC
📅 September 27–30, 2026
🔗 Register FREE at FASDUnited.org

Image Description: National FASD Impact Week 2026 graphic featuring a diverse group of FASD community members standing together, many wearing black FASD awareness shirts and red shoes. Text reads, “Join us & improve outcomes for people with FASD. September 27–30. Washington, D.C.”

08/23/2026

Memory deficits are one of the many ways FASD can affect daily life. Remembering appointments, following instructions, completing tasks, or connecting actions with consequences can be challenging.

Instead of assuming someone "should remember," ask what type of reminder works best for them. A simple accommodation can make a meaningful difference in supporting independence and success

08/21/2026

Schools need FASD training.
Better knowledge creates better classrooms.

Educators who understand FASD can design lessons, routines, and expectations that work for all brains. Training turns classrooms into safer places for learning and belonging.

LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT - your work and love are noticed, and we are ALL in this together.

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

New school year, new opportunities to build understanding. 🍎💙

The words we choose can shape how are seen, supported, & included. Our Language Guide One-Pagers offers simple recommendations for using more inclusive, strengths-based language when discussing .

It’s a quick resource to share with teachers, school staff, families, and anyone who wants to help create a more school community this year.

Explore this resource and more at FASDUnited.org/fact-sheets/.

Image Description: Blue FASD United fact sheet titled “Talking About FASD: Best Practices, Recommendations & Considerations.” The resource provides preferred language for discussing people with FASD and encourages inclusive, strengths-based communication that avoids stereotyping, blame, and judgment.

08/13/2026

Having an aide does not automatically mean a student is receiving the support they need. An aide is one part of the support system, but the effectiveness of that support depends on clear expectations, communication, and a shared understanding of the student's needs.

An aide may be responsible for implementing accommodations, supporting transitions, prompting organization, reinforcing routines, encouraging communication, or helping a student regulate throughout the day. These responsibilities should be clearly defined so the support is consistent across classrooms, staff members, and school activities.

Caregivers should understand what the aide's role is, which accommodations the aide is helping implement, how the teacher and aide coordinate support, and how implementation is documented and communicated. Asking these questions is not about checking up on staff, it is about ensuring everyone is working from the same plan and that supports are being delivered consistently.

When expectations are clear, communication is open, and support is implemented as intended, the IEP becomes more than a document. It becomes a plan that guides everyday practice and helps students succeed.

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08/12/2026

Lower demands, increase connection.
Less pressure, more progress.

Pulling back on expectations and leaning into relationship often calms the nervous system. From that place of connection, skills can develop more naturally.

LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT - your work and love are noticed, and we are ALL in this together.

08/10/2026