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Under the Hood

Apr 20

Written By Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society

Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society

Supporting Sensory Needs in Everyday Life

What is Sensory Processing

Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society

101 Centre:
102 - 520 Macleod Trail Southwest
High River, AB T1V 1B5

Detours Office:
104 - 701 Centre St.
High River, AB T1V 1Y1

Mailing Address:
PO Box 5146
High River, AB T1V 1M3

403-652-4776
1-866-601-FASD
general@foothillsfas.com

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⛳ Save the Date ⛳

The Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society Golf Tournament is back August 17, 2026 — and trust us, you’re going to want in on this one.

Great cause. Great people. Questionable golf skills.
Basically… our favourite kind

People often assume they know someone’s story from the outside looking in.

But many families affected by FASD are carrying experiences, trauma, stress, guilt, advocacy, exhaustion, and love that others never fully see.

Compassion matters. 💚

To all the moms, caregivers, grandmas, foster parents, and mother figures — we see you. 💚

The days can be long, the work can feel heavy, and sometimes the little victories are the biggest ones of all.

You are doing better than you think you

support begins early

Long before a diagnosis is ever considered,
a child may already be experiencing the world differently.

A light that feels too bright.
A sound that feels too loud.
A busy space that feels like too much.

These moments matter.

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you don’t have to navigate this alone

Sensory challenges are often part of daily life for individuals and families living with FASD.

And while those moments can feel isolating—
support, understanding, and connection can make a meaningfu

What if it’s not behaviour?

Sensory processing is how the brain takes in and responds to the world—but for individuals with FASD, this system can work differently.

Sounds may feel louder.
Lights may feel brighter.

Everyday environments

From understanding to action: supporting sensory processing

Understanding sensory processing is an important first step—but how we respond is what creates meaningful change.

Support does not need to be complex. Small, consistent adjustments&m

watching it happen

I can see it starting
before anything has even gone wrong.

The light feels a bit too bright.
The noise a little louder.
Something small shifts—and I know it’s already a lot.

From the outside, it might look like overr