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Few topics can divide people or make them so uncomfortable that they don’t talk about them. Sexuality is one of them. Given that inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB) is displayed by 45-52% of adults with FASD, and can present issues that split families up, this is a topic caregivers should pay as much attention to as other important life skills.
Jeff’s guest today is Pascal Gagné, the FASD Team Lead at Health Nexus (Ontario, Canada). He oversees the provincial FASD initiatives.
Pascal and Jeff talk about what research is available on this topic and how the trauma of FASD and root causes of behavior translate into vulnerability for individuals. They discuss how you can set your family up for success and give tips, ideas, and strategies to help guide individuals.
So much of FASD support are crisis-led. People don’t get the diagnosis they need, the support they need and there is stigma, so they don’t reach out. By mentioning sexuality in your everyday life, and making it part of your routine, just like talking about hygiene, mental health, employment, housing, etc. you plan.
I know this may have been an uncomfortable topic for many. I hope after listening to the podcast we have given you tools and ideas to help make it easier. There is also website suggestions you can access by visiting our Blog, listed in the Show Notes below, to help guide you.
Show Notes:
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#077 The importance of an FASD community
#076 The Bofenkamps: An FASD Family Divided Then United
#075 Wine Mom Culture and FASD Prevention
#074 Patti Crouch: FASD Life on the Denial Bus
#073 Dr. Aamena Kapasi: FASD and Therapy
#072 Dr. Christie Petrenko: Changing the Story About FASD
#071 Miranda Eodanable: Educational Psychologist
#070 Keeping You and Your Family Safe Online: Jess McBeath
#069 Bill Michaud: Lessons from Someone Who Gets it
#068 Eating Disorders: Insight and Support with Dr. Anita Federici
#067 Amanda Burley: FASD Miracle Baby
#066 Dr. Catherine Lebel: New INFO on FASD and the Brain
#065 Talking Social Work, FASD and Parents Helping Parents
#064 Reinier deSmit: My FASD Engine
#063 Dr. Nancy Poole: FASD Prevention - More than Awareness
#062 The FASD Justice League: Doctors McLachlan and Flannigan
#061 FASD from all perspectives: A Mom, A Professional, An Individual with FASD
#060 Vanessa Hrvatin: Journalist and FASD Champion
#059 Shana Mohr: FASD Trainer, Advocate and Mom
#058 Nancy Lockwood: Practical Tools and Tips for Caregivers and Advocates
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