#31 FASD Male Caregivers Panel Interview

Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality

Kurt is joined by David, Nick and Mav each of whom is a male who cares for a child with FASD. While each of them has come into their child’s life in a different way, they find similarities in their experiences. Together they discuss what it is like to care for a child with FASD, including the challenges they face and how they help their children develop their own individual strengths. They also share the tools and resources that have helped them through difficult situations they face with their child who has this hidden disability.

For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/

To check out Mav’s book ‘Making parenting enjoyable: Through healing, purpose and meaning’ ; please go to: https://www.amazon.com.au/Making-parenting-enjoyable-Through-healing/dp/B0BVT722M9/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685325469&sr=8-1

To express your interest in joining one of the online support groups offered in NOFASD Australia’s Families Linking with Families program please register your details at: https://www.nofasd.org.au/contact-us/ (Please note that these support groups are only open to residents of Australia.)

Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan

Narrator: Frances Price

Interviewer: Kurt Lewis

Interviewees: David, Nick and Mav

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.