Welcome to the fifteenth episode of "FASD Informed", sponsored and produced by the North Carolina nonprofit organization, NCFASD Informed.  This episode is titled "Out of the Darkness" and Podcast Host, Natalie Vecchione interviews Delaney Kay, an adult recently diagnosed with an FASD. Delaney is a mother of grown children, a personal coach and and has her own You Tube Channel. Delaney was recently diagnosed with an FASD after a lifetime of experiencing  significant neurological difficulties...and this recent diagnosis of an FASD was a major piece in putting her life back together.

In this meaningful episode, topics discussed include:

-  Delaney's journey with having significant, neurological difficulties and what led her to seeking a diagnosis for an FASD.

- How having an official diagnosis, as an adult, has changed her life.

-  The AMAZING accommodations that Delaney created for herself, even before she know she had an FASD (and the significant difference that these accommodations helped in her daily activities).

- How Delaney has been able to BUILD ON HER STRENGTHS throughout her lifetime.

- Her hope for the future, especially knowing her FASD diagnosis  and understanding how it impacts her.

-  Her encouragement and advice to other adults, who may be struggling and may suspect they have an FASD.

Resources-

Delaney Kay

delaney@daylightoutofdarkness.com

Podcast Host, Natalie Vecchione

natalie.vecchione@ncfasdinformed.org

NCFASD Informed

https://www.ncfasdinformed.org