Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are the number one cause of intellectual disability in the world. Join Nate Sheets, a behavior consultant, and Jill Snell, a parent, as we explore the joys and challenges of supporting children and adults with FASDs.
In this episode, we go through Chapter 5 of Dr. Mona Delahooke's "Beyond Behaviors." We cover early dysregulation issues that appear to resolve (but don't), difficulties with sleep, and understanding the specifics of our children's sensory systems. With this knowledge, we can continue to help their brains feel safe, putting them in a place to connect and learn.
In this episode, we go through Chapter 4of “Beyond Behaviors”, understanding that a child’s safety must be the adult’s priority if we are to effectively address challenging behaviors. In addition to thinking about how our child responds when under stress, we must also look at how our own bodies and brains respond when triggered, leading us to build our own set of coping skills. Once we can do this, we can begin the process of co-emotional regulation.
In Chapter 3 of Beyond Behaviors, Dr. Mona Delahooke gives us an overview of our sensory systems. This knowledge is critical for any adult working with children who have been through trauma or ongoing stress. Make sure to fill out the worksheets in the book!
In this episode, Nate finishes up Chapter 2 by going through the three different polyvagal Pathways: Green (ventral vagal), Red (sympathetic). and Blue (dorsal vagal). These pathways are important to understand so we can identify which type of dysregulation our child may be going through, allowing us to explore better proactive and reactive responses. You can find worksheets with additional information in the book!
In this episode, we go through the first part of Chapter 2, which talks about developmental processes. This is extremely relevant to FASD, and gives us insights into 1) why kids may not have fully developed early processes and 2) why traditional or punishment-based responses do not work. Support Nate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cognitivesupports
In this episode, Nate takes you through his thoughts on the introduction and chapter one of Dr. Delahook's book, "Beyond Behaviors". We will talk about why Dr. Delahook believes common and punitive-based responses to behaviors aren't helpful for children with sensitive nervous systems or histories of trauma. She also introduces us to Polyvagal Theory, which is the basis for the current direction trauma-informed practice is moving.
How do our brains learn music? How does our executive functioning help us learn? Why do some things get easier with time?
How do our brains learn music? How does our executive functioning help us learn? Why do some things get easier with time?
Nate wants to check in with you all! We’ll talk about the podcast, Nate’s life, Nate’s upcoming book, and a book club that we will be starting for a different book! Make sure to order Dr. Mona Delahook’s book “Beyond Behaviors: : Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges” for our upcoming book club! https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Behaviors-Compassion-Understand-Behavioral/dp/1683731190 Nate will be back soon with a normal podcast!
In this episode, Nate and Jill talk about the end of summer, transitioning back to school, and strategies for managing extracurricular activities, plus updates about the new episode format, and some big news from Jill!
After a brief hiatus due to major busy times, we're back! In this episode, Nate and Jill are joined by Nate's sister to talk about squabbling siblings, adjusting to summer, and the projects they're working on. Do you enjoy our podcasts? We want to keep providing them (and our videos!) to people all over the world free of charge. Please consider supporting us for as little as $2 per month on www.patreon.com/OregonBehavior.Links:Building Up! Intensive Workshop: http://www.oregonbehavior.com/buildingup House of Huckleberry: https://www.houseofhuckleberry.com/
In this episode, we talk about perseveration, a common behavior in FASD and other developmental disabilities. Why do some people perseverate, and how do we need to re-frame the behaviors so we can respond in a way that doesn't create more stress? Do you enjoy our podcasts? We want to keep providing them (and our videos!) to people all over the world free of charge. Please consider supporting us for as little as $2 per month on www.patreon.com/OregonBehavior. Great Youtube video about "echolalia": https://youtu.be/ome-95iHtB0
How do you deal with it when the person you support lies? Well, first you should determine whether or not that's what they're actually doing. And (spoiler alert!) often what looks like lying may be something else entirely. In this episode, Nate and Jill discuss different possible explanations for a kid saying something that's not true, and best practices for addressing it. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJI8XN5EEC4 https://www.patreon.com/OregonBehavior http://www.houseofhuckleberry.com
In this episode, Nate and Jill talk about how we can view challenging behaviors through a cognitive skill lens. Also the introduction of a new segment in which we define and talk about basic terms you probably already know, but maybe not as well as you'd like! The OBC Cognitive Skills List: http://www.oregonbehavior.com/s/OBC-Skills-List.pdf Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OregonBehavior
There are many things to think about when working with kids on social skills and friendships. In this episode, we touch on some important things to consider as we attempt to teach our kids to have safe and healthy relationships. Links: www.MeetUp.com
In this episode, we read some listeners' questions about various different issues related to FASD. Got a question? Keep asking them! Visit www.tinyurl.com/listenerquestions to submit!
In this episode, we touch on the basics of empathy. What is it, and how can we work on it with kids, teenagers, and adults with FASDs? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a message on the Oregon Behavior Consultation Facebook page!
Talking about behaviors can be difficult, especially if the person you are talking to struggles with abstract thinking or communication. In this episode, we provide you with a visual (download the PDF file below!) that may be helpful in working through behaviors with the person you're supporting.
In this interview, we discuss what it is like to have FASD with RJ Formanek. He talks to us about growing up, how his brain works, and how those of us caring for a person with FASD can help. FASD: Flying with Broken Wings (Facebook group) Red Shoes Rock (Facebook group) Please consider supporting us for as low as $1 per month on our Patreon page.
We have the best intentions when it comes to getting ready for the holidays. We tell ourselves we'll be ready this year. But then things get busy, we keep putting it off, and suddenly it's the week before a holiday and we've done nothing to prepare! In this week's episode, we talk about how we can practically prepare for the holidays for children both with and without FASDs. The OBC Holiday Planning Sheet: http://tinyurl.com/OBCHolidayPlanning Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/OregonBehavior
It can be difficult to know when or how to talk to a person with FASD about their disability. In this podcast, we start a conversation that is only our perspective: tell us what *you* think! We also provide ideas on talking about FASD with family members, friends, and community members. Skills List: http://www.oregonbehavior.com/skillslist Thanks for listening! Please feel free to give us your comments or suggestions on Facebook. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/OregonBehavior
Anxiety is very common in people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and many other developmental disabilities. There are many reasons why it can happen, and there are many challenges to living with it every day. In this episode we talk about various aspects of anxiety, and how it can also impact caregivers. Resource: The Whole Brain Child (http://www.drdansiegel.com/books/the_whole_brain_child)
It can be difficult to support children with behavioral challenges in the school setting. In this episode, Jill and Nate go over some of the ideas that parents submitted to us online. We hope that you'll get some great ideas!
In this episode, we introduce our new co-host, Jill, and talk about the neurobehavioral model of behavior.
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