CW: Mentions of suicide and experiences with the criminal justice system as it relates to FASD.
Patti Kasper is a Neurobehavioral Coach and Trainer who provides staff development training and coaching services to support people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). With over thirty years of experience in the fields of addiction, mental health, and child welfare, Patti draws on her personal experience with FASD, her degrees in social work and psychology, and her training as a Certified Facilitator of FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model.
Patti hosts a weekly podcast called Living with FASD. The second edition of her book, “Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations with People Diagnosed as Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD),” was recently released with additional interviews and updated research.
During this episode, Patti talks about:
● What FASD is, and why it’s more common than most people realize
● How she discovered in her 50s that she has FASD
● Some of the struggles that people with FASD may experience
● How she supports families and individuals impacted by FASD
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