Gigi Davidson's guest appearances

Gigi Davidson

The FASD Success Show

FASD Family Life

Rebecca Tillou

Katharine Dunbar Winsor

Audrey McFarlane

Matthew Pakozdy

Jennifer VanLeuven Shadel

Catherine Lebel

Jeffrey Wozniak

Stephanie Burns

Judy Smith

Lisa Murphy

Craig Peterson

Eileen Devine

Kristin Berry

Angela Geddes

Linda Rosenbaum

OwlTail

Aloha Community PlattevilleWe have a beautiful five-bedroom home that sits on four lush acres outside Platteville, Wisconsin. Our young adults can thrive in a structured, calm environment that combines the safety of 24-hour staff oversight with the coziness of a home family environment.Each resident has a bedroom, access to communal spaces, where she can watch movies, play video games, participate in crafting, cooking or just relax.Additionally, our expansive property allows for plenty of outdoor activities including gardening and maintaining a hobby farm.The Program/AdmissionsAfter years of structure and support — both at home and at school – that protective scaffolding falls away when our kids reach age 21. As a result, it’s not uncommon for many individuals with FASD to grapple with unemployment, substance abuse and homelessness.Ours is an FASD only based program, developed collaboratively with Montana’s’ Farm in The Dell project and customized to meet the needs of our population. We provide the tools to achieve daily functioning skills, including duties such as preparing dinner or tending to our farm animals. This enables our residents to have a sense of responsibility, collaboration and productivity.Our FASD-trained staff are on site 24\7.Give us a call at: (808)-523-8191We’ll listen. Our program is designed to create a life that balances independence and autonomy for your child and peace of mind for you. https://fasdcommunities.org/housing/EPISODE RESOURCES:The Canadian FASD Research Networkhttps://canfasd.ca/national-fasd-strategy/FASD Respect Acthttps://nofaspolicycenter.org/the-fasd-respect-act/NoFASD Austrailahttps://www.nofasd.org.au/National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan (health.gov.au)Support the show

Aloha Community Platteville We have a beautiful five-bedroom home that sits on four lush acres outside Platteville, Wisconsin. Our young adults can thrive in a structured, calm environment that combines the safety of 24-hour staff oversight with the coziness of a home family environment.Each resident has a bedroom, access to communal spaces, where she can watch movies, play video games, participate in crafting, cooking or just relax.Additionally, our expansive property allows for plenty of outdoor activities including gardening and maintaining a hobby farm. The Program/Admissions After years of structure and support — both at home and at school – that protective scaffolding falls away when our kids reach age 21. As a result, it’s not uncommon for many individuals with FASD to grapple with unemployment, substance abuse and homelessness.Ours is an FASD only based program, developed collaboratively with Montana’s’ Farm in The Dell project and customized to meet the needs of our population. We provide the tools to achieve daily functioning skills, including duties such as preparing dinner or tending to our farm animals. This enables our residents to have a sense of responsibility, collaboration and productivity.Our FASD-trained staff are on site 24\7.Give us a call at: (808)-523-8191We’ll listen. Our program is designed to create a life that balances independence and autonomy for your child and peace of mind for you. <a href="https://fasdcommunities.org/housing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fasdcommunities.org/housing/</a> EPISODE RESOURCES: The Canadian FASD Research Network <a href="https://canfasd.ca/national-fasd-strategy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://canfasd.ca/national-fasd-strategy/</a> FASD Respect Act <a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/the-fasd-respect-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/the-fasd-respect-act/</a> NoFASD Austraila <a href="https://www.nofasd.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nofasd.org.au/</a> <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/national-fasd-strategic-action-plan-2018-2028.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan (health.gov.au)</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fasdfamilylifepodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Research & Resource Edition: FASD Communities with Gigi Davidson

#003 Housing insecurity is a serious issue for most people with special needs, but finding appropriate and supportive housing for adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is even harder to come by. Never Fear! In this episode Jeff interviews someone who is doing something about it. Meet Gigi Davidson. Gigi is the Founder of FASD Communities and she is going to share her story as an FASD Caregiver to a young man and how she started up a one-of-a-kind, long-term residential care home for individuals with FASD.  Thanks for tuning in! http://fasdcommunities.org/ Support the show

#003 Housing insecurity is a serious issue for most people with special needs, but finding appropriate and supportive housing for adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is even harder to come by. Never Fear! In this episode Jeff interviews someone who is doing something about it. Meet Gigi Davidson. Gigi is the Founder of FASD Communities and she is going to share her story as an FASD Caregiver to a young man and how she started up a one-of-a-kind, long-term residential care home for individuals with FASD.  Thanks for tuning in! <a href="http://fasdcommunities.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fasdcommunities.org/</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

#003 Gigi Davidson Founder of FASD Communities