FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over eighteen years of lived experience.
On this 12th episode of FASD Hope, Natalie Vecchione (Podcast Host) speaks with Kathryn Shea. Kathryn Shea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 40 years of experience working with children with serious emotional, behavioral disorders and fetal alcohol and drug effects. Kathryn served as the President and CEO of The Florida Center for Early Childhood in Sarasota, FL for 12 years. Kathryn has received numerous awards for her work in infant mental health, FASD and child advocacy. Kathryn Shea is a Board Member of NOFAS (National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). Kathryn and her husband are also proud parents of an adult son with an FASD.
Kathryn's professional legacy is prolific and incredibly impressive. What's equally amazing is Kathryn's lived experience as a mom of a son with an FASD. Additionally, Kathryn is friendly, kind and engaging. In their lively conversation, Kathryn and Natalie bond over being moms to sons with FASD, as well as sharing their respective experiences. As Kathryn wraps up her remarkable career as President and CEO of The Florida Center (in Sarasota, FL), she is beginning a new professional chapter as a Board Member for the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS). Additional topics covered in this episode include the following: Kathryn's professional work experience, her experiences with The Florida Center, key advice for parents / caregivers who may suspect their child may have an FASD, key points when seeking a diagnosis for children with a suspected FASD and her hopes for the FASD community.
"Live justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God," - Micah 6:8
Resources-
Kathryn Shea
KSheaconsulting@outlook.com
The Florida Center for Early Childhood
https://www.thefloridacenter.org/
FASD Hope-
http://www.fasdhope.com/
info@fasdhope.com
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