FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through the lens of parent advocates with over eighteen years of lived experience.
On this 16th episode of FASD Hope, Natalie Vecchione (Podcast Host) speaks with Josh and Alicia Dougherty of "The Dougherty Dozen". Josh and Alicia live in the suburb of Pittsford, NY with their 10 children, 5 chickens and 1 dog. Josh and Alicia are passionate about adoption from foster care. 6 of their 10 children are adopted (and have an FASD) and 9 of their 10 children have special needs. In August 2020, The Dougherty Dozen made headlines when their family was featured in an exclusive People Magazine Article about their story and their family's journey with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
In this Thanksgiving Week Episode, Natalie talks with Josh and Alicia about the following topics:
- Josh and Alicia's journey into parenthood (and growing their family 6 times through adoption from foster care)
- When they first learned about FASD
- The story behind the People Magazine article
- Their most challenging times and the times when their kids are the most regulated
- Managing the variety of sensory needs of their large family
- The balance of the involvement of their kids' birthparents in their lives
- What they're most thankful for this Thanksgiving (and every day)
- Their advice for families who are just starting to learn about FASD
"And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to ne of the least of these, My brethren, you did it to Me.' " - Matthew 25:40
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