The FASD Success Show
Jeff Noble thought he knew all about FASD... until he became a full time FASD Foster Parent. Fast forward to now. Jeff has been coast to coast and from one side of the earth to the other talking, teaching and learning about FASD with other Caregivers, Front Line Staff and anyone who might sit and listen to him. In The FASD SUCCESS SHOW, Jeff and his gang of FASD Insiders will talk about FASD in a real way so that you can learn how to deal and cope with FASD in REAL life, to be a better advocate and a more confident caregiver. Jeff is going to tackle all the hot topics like FASD and aggression, sleep, hygiene, the education system, meltdowns and working with professionals. Pretty much all the things you need to know so that you can focus on being a happy, balanced caregiver. Jeff will make you laugh, he will make you think, but mostly he will give you hope that you CAN do this. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform into the FASD Caregiver you know you can be.
The FASD Success Show
#010 MRI'S and The FASD Brain with Dr. Catherine Lebel
Meet Dr. Catherine Lebel as she describes her introduction into FASD and MRI’s as “serendipitous”.
Catherine and her team study people’s brains and how they develop and grow -- specifically trying to figure out how the brains of neuro-typical individuals may be different from those who have experienced prenatal alcohol exposure.
In this week's episode we talk about:
-Is it necessary, important or even helpful to get an MRI for an individual with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?
-Can the FASD brain grow?
-Can you re-write an FASD brain like you can with other brain injuries?
-Is there a catch up period in development with individuals with FASD?
-Is there any good research about supplements helping the FASD brain?
-Do therapy’s like neuro-feedback have any noticeable and long term effects?
We will wrap up by talking about a new study Dr. Lebel's team is currently looking for applicants for... the study is about the brain and mental health. Exciting stuff!
Resources:
Dr. Lebel's website: https://www.developmentalneuroimaginglab.ca
If you want more specifics about the study: https://www.developmentalneuroimaginglab.ca/study/brain-development-in-children-and-youth-with-fasd/
And some more information in document format: https://www.developmentalneuroimaginglab.ca/home/our-research/