My passion concerning student mental wellness is increasing awareness and knowledge about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which affects an estimated one in 20 Californians, and an estimated one in three to one-half of foster children in the state. Chances are most teachers, special educators, and student mental health specialists in California schools have known at least one, and possibly many students affected by FASD. The FASD Network of Southern California is committed to influencing how educators and mental health practitioners view and work with students affected by FASD to enable them to be as successful and productive as possible. Talk to me about how the Network can help you do that!