Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia (FANS)

"Understanding Life With FASD"

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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...

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Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia (FANS)

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#5 - Kailha talks about raising two kids - one with FASD and one with Autism 23.09.2025 20:43

Allan chats some more with Kailha, the mother of 3 kids. One child is on the FASD spectrum, while another has been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. It happens, in our experience on a regular basis, that many folk out there do not really understand the difference between Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This chat with Kailha will help clarify a few of the many differences. This podc...

#4 - Kailha Talks About Travelling with Her FASD Son 21.08.2025 21:42

Allan chats with Kailha, the mother of a 3 kids, traveled with her family from New Brunswick to St. Johns Newfoundland. Her 5 year old boy lives on the FASD spectrum. Travelling with an FASD youth can be challenging at times, but Kailha explains how she took it all in stride and shares some of her strategies with us and shows that, will a few accommodations, a great trip can be had by all! Th...

#1 - An Introduction to FANS (Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia) 15.04.2025 18:45

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...

#2 - Aaron, an 18 year old fella, talks about living on the FASD spectrum. 15.04.2025 26:27

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!

#3 - Allan and Reinier talk about just what it is like to live 65 years with FASD. 15.04.2025 21:58

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...