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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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We’re really proud to share something important.

We’ve partnered with @storifytherapy to offer adult FASD assessments as part of the support we provide.

Because understanding your story matters.

At Storify, the belief is simple but pow

Executive functioning doesn’t start in school.
It starts much earlier.

During pregnancy, the brain is already building the foundation for:
• planning
• regulating
• managing stress

And at the same time… pregnancy asks a

For a long time, we misunderstood what we were seeing.

Forgetting instructions.
Struggling to start tasks.
Big reactions to small changes.

It was often labeled as:
“Not trying”
“Not listening”
“Being difficult”

What looks simple isn’t always simple.

Executive functioning is what helps us plan, organize, and move from one step to the next.

When that system works differently, everyday routines can feel overwhelming.

💚 We are here.

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The March edition of Life in the FFAS Lane is here.

This month, we’re taking a closer look at executive functioning —
the behind-the-scenes skills that impact daily routines, school, caregiving, and more.

Because it’s not just abo

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is estimated to affect about 4% of Canadians.

It impacts brain development — including executive functioning, memory, regulation, and adaptive skills.

It intersects with:
•Education
•Mental hea

We launched something new.

Life in the FFAS Lane is our monthly newsletter exploring FASD the way it’s actually lived — from every seat in the vehicle.

• Lived experience
• Caregiver insight
• Research in plain English
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Pregnancy is a big journey — and support matters. 💚

The Healthy Futures Program by FFAS is here to support pregnant women with care, connection, and practical help.

✨ What Healthy Futures offers:
🤍 Pregnancy Pantry
🍽️ Cooking Circles
🤝 Gr