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Thunder Spirit Center

Thunder Spirit Center

Thunder Spirit Center (TSC) provides services for children, young adults, and families struggling with the challenge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

What is FASD?

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a range of birth defects caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. At birth, FASD can be recognized physically by a growth deficiency and a characteristic set of minor facial traits that tend to become more normal as the child matures. Less evident at birth, but far more devastating to FASD children and their families, are the lifelong effects of alcohol-induced damage to the developing brain. Its effects on the baby vary, and include neurological damage, physical deformities of facial features, developmental delay, and a variety of behavioral disorders.

Services

Therapy

The Licensed Psychologist at TSC provides both individual and family therapy for those struggling with the realities of FASD. Therapy sessions use both cognitive and experiential methods to help clients address stress, family disruptions, issues around adoption and/or foster care, and antisocial and maladaptive behaviors.

To discuss your particular situation, or to set up an appointment to talk to our licensed psychologist, please call 612-870-2452.

Professional and Community Education

Thunder Spirit Center provides customized group education about FASD to a variety of professional groups throughout the region. During these informational sessions, staff puts particular emphasis on the identification of secondary disabilities and strategies for teaching and working with those with FASD. To learn more about Thunder Spirit Center's professional FASD training or to schedule a training, call 612-870-2441.

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