"Understanding and Living With FASD"

About "Understanding and Living With FASD"

Produced for Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia (FANS), this podcast series will get the listener savvy with all things related to the FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) world. With interviews with experts on FASD as well as folks living with FASD, whether on the spectrum or supporting someone living on the spectrum, as well as informational presentations to highlight particular challenges and wins from the FASD world, the "Understanding and Living With FASD" podcast series hopes to give hope where it is needed. And also, in the process, present some tools and stories to help us all deal with FASD in a more peaceful, loving and effective way.

Publisher

Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia (FANS)

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2025

Latest episode

23 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2025

   #5 - Kailha talks about raising two kids - one with FASD and one with Autism

   Kailha shares her experiences raising two children, one with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and another with Autism, clarifying the distinctions between the two conditions in an interview with Allan.

2. 

   21 Aug 2025

   #4 - Kailha Talks About Travelling with Her FASD Son

   Host Allan speaks with Kailha, mother of a son with FASD, about her strategies for successful family travel, proving that accommodations make trips enjoyable for everyone.

3. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Aaron, an 18 year old fella, talks about living on the FASD spectrum.

   Aaron is 18 years old and has FASD. He talks honestly with host Allan Mountford about just what it is like dealing with this, at times, heartbreaking disorder. This podcast series features discussions on Nova Scotia's FASD world - and beyond. Visit FANS www.fasdns.ca to learn more!

4. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Allan and Reinier talk about just what it is like to live 65 years with FASD.

   Reinier deSmit has lived with being on the FASD spectrum for 65 years, as of this recording. For about 56 of those years he did not know he was on this spectrum - and that lack of knowledge made his life VERY challenging. Ironically, perhaps, his diagnosis helped to set him free from many negative thoughts about himself and his worth in the world. And his 'hidden disorder' helped him appreciate and understand better those that DO have an FASD diagnosis. This conversation co...

5. 

   15 Apr 2025

   "In Introduction to FANS (Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia)"

   Allan Mountford and Rochelle Howlett share some of their experiences, hopes and dreams for FANS. The original architects of Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia, or FANS, they talk about how the ongoing FASD situation in Maritime Canada continues to inspire them both to keep working hard at bringing positive and hopeful info and services to families dealing with this very troublesome disorder. This podcast series features discussions on Nova Scotia's FASD world - and beyond. Visit FANS www.fasdn...