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”
Category Archives: Developmental Fluidity
Elementary School Plan
NDIT means Neurodevelopmental Intervention Therapy. For many children with FASD, NDIT is the base layer because it matches the developmental profile and daily support needs. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is added when trauma is clearly part of the picture, especially if symptoms look like PTSD, nightmares, flashbacks, or strong body-basedContinueContinue reading “Elementary School Plan”
Cozy Up for a Weekend Read
There’s no better time to cozy up with a warm drink and a captivating book. One such book that deserves your attention is “Embracing Zak: Community Compassion is a Powerful Force” by Jodee Kulp.
A=AWARENESS – Brain Health
It’s important to note that the severity and specific effects of prenatal alcohol exposure can vary among individuals, depending on factors such as the timing, amount, and frequency of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and individual genetic and environmental factors.
Why do we say DEVELOPMENTAL FLUIDITY with FASD?
By Jodee Kulp with Ann Yurcek What is DEVELOPMENTAL FLUIDITY? Development is variable as we grow – when you first learned to ride a bike you fell off – when you first learn to walk you had to get back up… When you first learn to spell you forget…. when you first learn to readContinueContinue reading “Why do we say DEVELOPMENTAL FLUIDITY with FASD?”