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Assessment & Diagnosis

Caregiver Support

Healthy Futures

Educator Support

Life in the FFAS Lane

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Assessment & Diagnosis

Caregiver Support

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Life in the FFAS Lane

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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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

right now

Some days, the light feels brighter.
The sounds feel louder.
Things that worked yesterday… don’t today.

Nothing seems like a big deal on its own—
but everything is happening at once.

The brain is trying to sort, filter

Our April edition of Life in the FFAS Lane is here.

This month, we’re exploring sensory processing—what it is, how it shows up, and why the world can sometimes feel like “too much” before the day even begins.
From lived expe

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