A = AWARENESS – Cognitive Translators

A synonym for “neurodiversity” is “neurodivergence.” Both terms represent that neurological differences, such as F.A.S.D., autism, A.D.H.D., dyslexia, and others, are natural variations of the human brain rather than deficits or disorders. They promote the idea that neurological diversity should be recognized, respected, and valued. In supporting a neurodivergent person in a complex environment, aContinueContinue reading “A = AWARENESS – Cognitive Translators”

A = AWARENESS – Small Step Fun

written by Jodee Kulp First, realize that DOING NOTHING can be healthy. If you need to simply stare out the window for a while and breath that is okay. If you need to cry it is okay. I have ranted at the heavens. You are alive, you made it. The past is behind you. YouContinueContinue reading “A = AWARENESS – Small Step Fun”

C=COMPASSION – Wellbriety

Non-Native recovery approaches often look at addiction as an individual disease, ignoring the social, political, or economic roots of addiction. The indigenous experience adds a dimension of acknowledging sociopolitical causes without removing an individual’s need to do the hard work it takes to heal. This is new, culturally specific thinking that can also add toContinueContinue reading “C=COMPASSION – Wellbriety”

C=COMPASSION – Translate!

Translating the world for a person with fetal alcohol BEING A “COGNITIVE” TRANSLATOR. Written by Jodee Kulp Jodee has been a tireless advocate for persons with FASD since 1997, and she continues to pioneer new ways of quality of life improvement. She is the behind-the-scenes engine of Red Shoes Rock and developer of the ExpandingContinueContinue reading “C=COMPASSION – Translate!”

CANFASD: COVID-19 TIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FASD — Northwest Peace FASD Network

Information about COVID-19 or coronavirus seems to be all over the news these days. The government is recommending that Canadians practice “social distancing measures”, which means that people should stay home and avoid contact with one another. Events have been cancelled, schools and daycares have been closed, and the daily routines in workplaces are changing. […]CANFASD:ContinueContinue reading “CANFASD: COVID-19 TIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FASD — Northwest Peace FASD Network”