Strengths and Challenges: A Young Adult Pictures FASD Through Photovoice

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Meridith Burles
Lorraine Holtslander
Sarah Bocking
Beverley Brenna

Keywords

FASD, photovoice, qualitative research

Abstract

We initiated an individual case study with one young adult in Canada about everyday life with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Using Photovoice, we explored his experiences through photography and interviews. Findings highlight his multi-faceted identity based around ability and challenge negative stereotypes. The study supports Photovoice as a strategy to explore FASD experiences.
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