Please note that the videos/links on this page are to outside organizations. The Manitoba FASD Network cannot accept responsibility for content on these videos/links. We will review these pages annually. If you have concerns about content on any of the links here, please contact the Manitoba FASD Network at (204) 258-6600.

FASD: I Struggle, But I Also Succeed

Myles Himmelreich is a motivational speaker and educator who shares his story of living with FASD

Why Do Kids and Teens Have Challenging Behaviours?

In this video, Nate Sheets talks about how challenging behaviours can result from kids and teens not having the particular skills and tools needed to handle a particular situation.

Why Do We Lose Control Of Our Emotions?

This animated video is to help kids understand how their brains work in stressful situations.

Unreasonable Expectations

This video talks about how challenging behaviours can result when unreasonable expectations are placed on a child given their current level of skills.

Cognitive Supports Introduction

In this video, Nate Sheets talks about identifying common tricky spots throughout the day, and strategies caregivers can try to implement to support individuals with FASD in these situations.

Executive Functioning Fuel (Spoon Theory)

This video describes how individuals with FASD may have less ‘fuel’ for planning, impulse control, etc. as they go throughout their day, resulting in meltdowns.

Handling Escalation: From Anger to Out-Of-Control

This video talks about changing expectations and approaches we can take in situations when individuals are escalated.

Starting Places: Oppositional Behaviour

This videos talks about strategies to be proactive when interacting individuals who have a tendency to be oppositional or ‘defiant’.

Helping People with FASD Process What We Are Saying

This video discusses challenges individuals with FASD may experience with receptive communication, and strategies that can be implemented to support them.

Confabulation: When Lying Isn’t Lying

This video talks about a common challenge for individuals with FASD: Confabulation. Confabulation is when it seems like a person is lying, but they are not in fact intending to lie or be deceitful.

Learning The Dance: Community Making A Difference

This video chronicles 2 families and schools in Manitoba learning to adapt to the needs of students with FASD.

6 Things Educators & School Staff Should Know About FASD

In this video, Nate Sheets shares common traits with FASD important for educators to understand, including challenges with understanding verbal communication and differences in skills day to day.

Talking To Your Child About Their FASD Diagnosis

This video includes a presentation by two Manitoba FASD Centre Social Workers on talking with your child or teen about their FASD diagnosis and assessment.

Please note this section of videos below were developed by Rehabilitation Centre for Children. They have general information on Child Development topics for preschool-age children, they are not specific to FASD.

Child Development – Preschool Child Development Information for Caregivers

This video talks about out the importance of Function, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future for your child’s development. Ways to include your child’s strengths and interests will be shared. It is not specific to children with FASD.

Sleep – Preschool Child Development Information for Caregivers

This video discusses the basics of sleep hygiene, routines and discuss some helpful tips to make bedtime easier.

Challenging Behaviour – Preschool Child Development Information for Caregivers

This video talks about challenging behaviours and offers some strategies to support your child and yourself during these years.

Toilet Training –  Preschool Child Development Information for Caregivers

This video includes information about pre-potty training and readiness signs, toileting tips and suggestions, as well as sensory processing and toileting.

Picky Eating –  Preschool Child Development Information for Caregivers

This video focuses on supporting kids to become independent eaters. Tips on supporting increased variety of foods in the child’s diet will be discussed. It includes information about the parent’s roles and child’s roles during mealtimes.