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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Adults with FASD Living Experience Plan
For adults with FASD, the plan shifts toward interdependence: structured support that helps the person function well without expecting them to do everything alone. Adults often need help with housing, money, work, appointments, transportation, and routines, and the most effective approach is usually concrete, repetitive, and supportive rather than punitive. Adult FASD plan AreaWhat toContinueContinue reading “Adults with FASD Living Experience Plan”
Jr. and High School Plan
For teenagers with FASD, the plan shifts from “parent-managed every step” toward supported inter-dependence. The core idea is still the same: keep things structured, concrete, repetitive, and strengths-based, but add more coaching in self-advocacy, identity, safety, and real-life skill practice. Teen FASD plan AreaWhat to focus onWhy it mattersDaily structureConsistent wake, sleep, homework, meals, chores,ContinueContinue reading “Jr. and High School Plan”
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.
FEAR: Caregiver Harm
Caregivers of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) often face significant challenges and fears related to their caregiving role. These fears stem from various factors associated with the complex nature of FASD