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This is the introductory podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (frequently called by its initials FASD) and introduces the metaphor of the FASD Elephant^(TM), a new way to think about this complicated disability, which results in permanent brain damage to a fetus when drinking alcohol during pregnancy. In this episode, Michael Harris, (a licensed psychologist and now, a podcaster) introduces himself, gives a brief history of his clinical assessment and treatment experiences with FASD, and shares the story of the FASD Elephant^TM.

Links mentioned in the show:

FASD Wheel website: www.FASDWheel.com

“The Blind Men and the Elephant:” http://books.google.com

Diane Malbin, MSW: www.fascets.org

For more information on FASD: www.mofas.org

Feedback or comments may be sent to: Michael__at__FASDElephant__dot__com.

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