Kari posted this earlier but just like her I forget that this applies to my children with FASD as well...not that they will be healed but that all our hard work to prevent any preventable secondary disabilities. She said...
"We know that people with FASD learn differently and mature more slowly than those with typically developing brains, but they can learn and they do mature. Research clearly shows that those who are well supported will often have a maturity spurt in their late 20s or early 30s and they will begin to function better. Why haven't I reminded my kids of this? And why haven't I reminded MYSELF?! I say it all the times in training, I just haven't heard it, I guess. "
What a great reminder that there is hope for a future where our alcohol affected kids might become more mature....not a guarantee, not a promise, not a cure. But a glimmer that they might 'grow up' someday....
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From one Mom to another :-)
All the very best with your crew!
Christine
http://findthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/09/finding-balance.html
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