“This is what the Lord Almighty said, “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.” -Zechariah 7:9

This episode continues our FASD Awareness Month series with special guest, foster and adoptive mom, Rebecca Ciesielski.

After years of searching for answers, Rebecca’s child received an FASD diagnosis at age eight. Along the way, she discovered the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach and began viewing challenging behaviors through a brain-based lens—recognizing differences in processing, regulation, memory, and inconsistent performance and responding with appropriate accommodations and support.

That shift was so impactful that Rebecca eventually became a certified FASCETS facilitator and now serves as president of the Texas FASD Network, helping educate, encourage, and advocate for families and professionals in Texas.

If you’re parenting or supporting someone with FASD, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we understand the brain differently, we can respond differently.

Listen in as Rebecca shares her FASD story on episode 552 of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey podcast.

Links mentioned in this episode:

FASDUnited.org

Texas FASD Network

Free Breath Prayer Download

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AFCJ on YouTube

justicefororphansny.org

justicefororphansny.org/hope-community

Email: sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org

sandraflach.com

Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms

Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon