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Recently, a member running for the ACT Party called kids who are struggling "little shits". Kerry and I talked about Executive Dysfunction and Working Memory, and how these appear as behavioural issues. But they are often a 'can't' hiding behind a 'won't'. The full recording will be available shortly. Kerry was a great listener and the time went quickly. We explored the importance of transitioning our focus from labelling to collaboration, shifting from a mindset of fail

https://www.awhingamatua.org.nz/articles/self-care-and-avoiding-burnout Karena is a parent based in Christchurch, as well as a Health Promotion Consultant and Director of Succeed Differently. She has over 25 years of experience in neurodivergence, disability services, and has lived experience navigating systems. Learn more at www.succeeddifferently.co.nz For parents and caregivers of tamariki with neurodivergence, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), burnout is v

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykkxjx8SRF8&t=1s Lee Tempest from VisAble and me, Karena Findlay from Succeed Differently discuss, in a video blog, the lived experience of child-to-parent violence and abuse (CPVA), exploring its impact on families and the need for better understanding and support. See more about VisAble here https://www.visable.co.nz/about-us

As seen on Awhi Ngā Mātua website. Awhi Ngā Mātua is a place where parents can find support and connect with like-minded carers. https://www.awhingamatua.org.nz/ Whānau who are supporting someone with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) feel like they’re in the trenches, and that their experience is invalidated and unseen. I hope that sharing my story helps shed light on how hard it is, how important education and community are, and that there is hope if we work together.

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Have a listen to me speaking with the gorgeous Anna Mowat from the #BeingRealParents podcast. A bit of lived experience, backed up by some neuroscience. Check out my website https://lnkd.in/e_WTkdug for more, or if you would like me to come to your org and chat about how to succeed differently for people with #neurodivergence https://lnkd.in/eXzwWGsR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXtV3AsG683FL6axRgcf3cINKQyE4S1x/view?usp=drive_link

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Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can present unique challenges in daily life, affecting individuals, families, and the community at large. Finding effective tools and resources to navigate these challenges is crucial for empowerment and success. This is where Succeed Differently comes in, a training business dedicated to providing practical solutions for those living with FASD. At Succeed Differently, the focus is on offering real-world applications and tool

Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can present unique challenges that may require specific strategies for navigating...

Navigating life with a family member affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can present unique challenges. From communication...