FASD & ME: Social Story/Workbook

This resource called, FASD and ME: Social (Success) Story - Strategies for Life!, is really a manual and workbook for children and youth living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - to use in order to empower and educate themselves on FASD, identify with others with FASD, and learn strategies to live and cope with FASD in healthy ways. This resource can be used independently, or the child can be guided through with the support of an adult (Teacher, EA, parent, etc.)

This resource is 37 pages, and in PDF format (8.5 x 11), and so can be easily printed. It contains developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals in order to engage the child in a fun and interactive way. There are Two Parts, with Part 1 focusing on Education on FASD, and Part 2 focusing on Strategies to Live with FASD.

Part 1: Living with FASD - All About Me

• What is FASD

• Communication

• Socialization

• Attention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity

• Sensory

• Emotions/Feelings

• Learning Difficulties

• Life Skills

• Managing Change & Transitions

• Emphasis on Strengths & Talents

Part 2: Living with FASD - Strategies & Ideas

• Examples of Feelings and Emotional Reactions

• Strategies to Process Feelings and Emotions

• Strategies to Regulate Sensory Needs

• Strategies to Incorporate Routine and Structure

• Strategies for Communication

• Strategies for Social Interaction and Making Friendships

• Strategies to Navigate Bullying Behaviours

• Mention of Medication as means to Moderate Behaviours

• Emphasis on Strengths and Talents

• Opportunity to Draw and/or Write About What It’s Like Living with FASD

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