Wood County ADAMHS Board
Wood County ADAMHS Board
Understanding FASD
Understanding FASD
Understanding FASD
Friday 30th June 2023
Join Brianna Megyesi on 'Stigma Busters' as she unpacks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and fights the stigma surrounding it.
26 minutes
Eye-opening
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Empowering
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Transformative
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Episode Overview
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) encompasses a range of effects due to prenatal alcohol exposure
- The invisible nature of FASD leads to challenges in identification and understanding
- Stigma is faced by birth mothers, adoptive/foster parents, and individuals with FASD
- The referral process into the Double Arc program involves strong community partnerships and self-referrals
- Using person-first and non-stigmatizing language is crucial in reducing stigmatization around FASD
Using that person-first and non-stigmatizing language, such as instead of describing a person as being disabled, you would say, a person with a disability, is the most important way to start.
Ever heard of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and wondered what it really means? In this episode of 'Stigma Busters', Brianna Megyesi, a licensed independent social worker at the Center for FASD at Ohio Guidestone, takes us on an enlightening journey into the world of FASD. This condition, caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, can lead to a range of physical, mental, behavioral, and learning challenges. Yet, it remains largely invisible because most children with FASD don't show obvious physical signs.
Brianna breaks down the common misconceptions and emphasizes that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. She also tackles the tough topic of stigma—how it affects birth mothers, adoptive or foster parents, and the individuals themselves. Using person-first language, Brianna encourages us all to be more mindful and supportive in our words and actions. She also highlights the referral process into the Double Arc program at Ohio Guidestone, stressing the importance of community partnerships and self-referrals.
This episode is a call to action for greater awareness and compassion for those living with FASD and their families. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and help dismantle the stigma surrounding this often misunderstood condition.