For preschoolers with FASD, the plan should be simple, repetitive, highly visual, and caregiver-led. The biggest goal is to build regulation and predictability first, then teach small skills in tiny steps. Our family discovered that by letting a child help finish a task there was less frustration and then we simply added steps backwards (LookContinueContinue reading “Preschool Child Plan”
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Why did we create Red Shoes Rock
The Red Shoes Rock FASD Aware social initiative was created to further raise awareness and understanding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) in a unique and engaging way. The initiative aims to unite individuals and organizations in a visible and powerful symbol of support for those affected by FASDs. The choice of red shoes asContinueContinue reading “Why did we create Red Shoes Rock”
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”
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!”