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Reframing  FASD  from  a  Strengths  Based  Perspec8ve  Curriculum  Development  Team:  

Dorothy  Badry,  PhD,  RSW  Jamie  Hickey,  BA,  MSW  (c)  Faculty  of  Social  Work  University  of  Calgary  

 Project  Funder:  Public  Health  Agency  of  Canada  (2011-­‐2014)  

CHILDWELFARE.CA

& Child WelfareCommunity of Practice

The  Caregiver  Curriculum  on  FASD©  

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Understanding  FASD  as  a  Disability  for  Children  in  Care  Module  2.5  

Reframing  FASD  from  A  Strengths  Based  Perspec8ve:  Looking  at  

Learning  Styles  

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How  to  use  this  module  

•  Open  in  PowerPoint  or  PowerPoint  viewer  •  Click  the  “Slideshow”  tab  then  click  the  “From  Beginning”  menu  buSon  that  appears  below  

•  Use  your  mouse  to  click  on  the  arrows  and  items  on  the  slides  to  navigate  

•  For  longer  modules,  terms  that  appear  in  blue    within  the  table  of  contents  with  an  underline  can  be  clicked  to  navigate  the  module.    

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How  to  use  this  module,  con8nued  

The  main  naviga8on  buSons  work  like  this…  

Go  back  to  the  very  start   Go  to  the  end  

of  this  module  

Go  forward  Go  back  

Go  to  the  Table  of  Contents  

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How  to  use  this  module,  con8nued  

There  are  also  2  special  naviga8on  buSons…    

This  buSon  will  return  you  to  a  list  if  you  are  asked  to  click  to  learn  more  about  different  topics  

This  buSon  will  return  you  to  the  main  chapter  if  you  click  on  a  colored  box  to  see  an  example  

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Table  of  Contents  

• What  is  a  Strengths  Based  Approach  •  The  Four  R’s  of  Caring  for  Children  with  FASD  •  Learning  Styles  and  FASD  •  Review  •  Curious  to  Learn  More?  

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Introduc8on  

This  module  covers  several  topics  such  as  strengths  based  approaches,  stability,  learning  styles  and  decision  making.  We  cover  several  topics  but  these  key  areas  are  inter-­‐related.  When  we  understand  the  way  a  person  learns  we  can  work  with  their  strengths  and  abili8es  and  this  supports  informed  decision  making  that  is  in  the  best  interests  of  the  child.  

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What  is  a  strength  based  approach?

•  Determine  the  strengths  and  assets  of  the  individual  •  Find  out  where  they  have  succeeded  in  the  past  •  Find  out  where  they  struggle  and  what  supports  are  required  to  shore  them  up  in  these  circumstances  

•  Ask  ques8ons  like:  What  is  he/she  good  at?  What  has  worked  out  well  in  the  past?  What  would  we  like  to  see  more  of?  Is  there  something  new  that  he/she  might  be  good  at?  What  ac8vi8es  and  sports  does  he/she  like  to  do?  (Try  some  out  and  see  what  works).  

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What  is  a  strength  based  approach?

•  Working  from  an  inter-­‐dependent  framework  •  Helping  their  individual  discover  or  uncover  their  abili8es  

•  A  consistent  approach  and  response  to  the  individual  •  A  belief  in  the  individuals  capacity  to  achieve  even  the  smallest  goal  (Even  though  the  river  is  full  it  s0ll  wants  to  grow.  African  Proverb  (source  unknown)  

•  Assist  the  individual  in  taking  responsibility  and  accep8ng  consequences  for  their  ac8ons  versus  being  blamed  for  their  failures  

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What  supports  a  strength  based  approach?

•  Always  insist  on  moving  forward  by  adop8ng  a  lifespan  perspec8ve  and  long  term  support  

•  Advocate  for  a  beSer  life  for  the  individual  •  Consider  the  physical,  mental,  emo8onal  and  spiritual  nature  of  the  child  or  youth  from  a  disability  lens.    

•  Remember  the  blanket  of  oppression  that  overlays  the  lives  of  individuals  with  FASD  

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The  language  of  a  strengths  based  approach  

•  Hopes  and  dreams,    •  Vision  and  clarity,    •  ability,  talents,  competency,  change  •  Believing  in  the  individual  •  These  terms  stand  up  against  words  like  incompetent,  unable,  diagnosis,  failure,  destruc8ve  and  dysfunc8onal  

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Strengths  based  words  

•  Resilience  –  forged  in  a  difficult  history  •  Empowerment  –  developed  with  ongoing  support.  •  Membership  –  belonging  as  opposed  to  aliena8on  •  How  can  the  individual  be  supported  to  belong?  •  STRATEGY:  AnIcipatory  ParenIng  –  Know  where  the  challenges  lie  for  your  child  and  structure  the  situa8on  to  minimize  challenges.  An8cipate  problems  based  on  past  experience  and  inten8onally  change  the  situa8on  to  avoid  challenges  wherever  possible.  

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Strengths  based  approach:  An8cipatory  paren8ng    

•  STRATEGY  •  –  Know  where  the  challenges  lie  for  your  child  and  structure  the  situa8on  to  minimize  problems  

•  Plan  with  knowledge  of  past  experiences  •  Be  aware  of  challenges  in  different  seengs  and  structure  the  situa8on  in  a  way  you  know  will  work  best  for  the  child  

•  Record  what  works  best  for  the  child  and  apply  this  across  different  environments  wherever  possible  

•  Have  a  backup  plan  

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Providing  stability  to  individuals  with  FASD  

•  Structure  •  Rou8nes  •  Consistency  •  Congruency  across  environments  if  possible  

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The  four  R’s  of  caring  for  children  with  FASD  

•  Routine •  Rules •  Repetition •  Relax

•  Source: Carpenter,  B.,  Blackburn,  C.  &  Egerton,  J.  (2013).  Fetal  Alcohol  Spectrum  Disorders  and  Children  in  Care:  Good  care  makes  a  difference.  IN:  Williams,  K.  Fetal  Alcohol  Spectrum  Disorders:  Interdisciplinary  Prac0ce.  London:  Taylor  &  Francis.  

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Why  is  understanding  learning  styles  important  in  rela8on  to  FASD?  

•  This  model  steps  back  from  a  deficit  perspec8ve  which  makes  it  important  in  rela8on  to  individuals  with  FASD  

•  Insists  that  we  looks  at  individuals,  families  and  communi8es  differently  

•  Understanding  learning  styles  helps  build  self  esteem  as  it  means  working  with  the  strengths  of  the  individual  

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Learning  styles  –  everyone  has  different  ways  of  learning  

•  Source:  Google  Images  -­‐  Courtesy  of  hSp://www.drhappylife.org  

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Howard  Gardner’s  theory  of  mul8ple  intelligences  

   

•  Gardner  iden8fied  different  types  of  intelligence  in  his  work  as  an  educator.  

Source:  Howard  Gardner,  Theory  of  Mul8ple  Intelligences  Google  Images  hSp://questgarden.com/102/80/0/100505170056/index.htm  

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Gardner’s  theory  of  mul8ple  intelligences  explained  

•  The  main  idea  behind  this  theory  is  to  understand  that  there  are  different  ways  that  people  interpret  and  understand  their  world.  For  most  people  there  are  strong  characteris8cs  and  traits  in  their  personality  and  learning  style  that  reflect  who  they  are.  While  some  individuals  may  be  “body  smart”  –  such  as  being  very  ac8ve  and  perhaps  athle8c,  others  may  be  “music  smart”  and  music  is  something  that  is  very  important  to  that  individual  (including  listening  to  music).    

•  Everyone  has  different  abili8es  and  are  drawn  to  par8cular  areas.    It  is  important  to  understand  this  broad  perspec8ve  on  intelligence  because  it  is  not  about  IQ.  For  example,  if  a  person  with  FASD  has  some  struggles  with  math,  it  is  important  to  recognize  and  support  their  skills,  capaci8es  and  successes  in  other  areas.    

•  Gardner’s  approach  reframes  the  way  we  look  at  people  and  broadens  the  horizon  of  life  and  experience.  

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Recognize  the  differing  abili8es  of  individuals  with  FASD  

•  Gardner’s  theory  simply  puts  a  framework  on  the  different  learning  styles  of  individuals  

•  Recognize  what  is  unique  about  the  person  you  care  for  

•  Pay  aSen8on  to  the  learning  style  and  build  on  the  strengths  associated  with  this  style  

•  Base  decision  making  from  a  strengths  based  perspec8ve  

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Decision  making  is  an  important  part  of  caregiving  and  is  reflected  in  our  values  and  ac8ons  

 

•  Source:  Google  Images  -­‐  hSp://www.thesilentcanoe.com/anishinaabe-­‐medicine-­‐wheel.html  •  For  further  informa8on  please  see  the  website  above  

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The  importance  of  caregiving  •  Individuals  who  provide  care  to  children  with  FASD  and  other  

disabili8es  and  needs  such  as  foster  and  adop8ve  parents  know  the  reali8es  of  living  with  the  child  –  and  the  day  to  day  ups  and  downs  

•  With  this  in  mind  it  is  important  to  engage  in  reflec8ve  prac8ce  and  to  have  someone  you  can  share  your  thoughts  and  ideas  with  

•  You  are  encouraged  to  keep  a  journal  or  daily  log  on  the  things  you  no8ce  in  caring  that  work.  This  also  helps  you  to  remember  what  isn’t  working.  The  child’s  disability  of  FASD  remains  the  same  and  it  is  up  to  those  in  the  life  of  the  child  to  con8nue  to  adapt  to  these  needs  from  an  FASD  informed  perspec8ve  

•  ASend  training  workshops  if  you  can  •  Complete  the  ques8ons  on  the  following  slide  

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 Recap  and  ac8vity  

 

•  Think  about  the  needs  you  have  in  rela8on  to  the  child  you  care  for.  Iden8fy  how  you  define  structure  and  rou8nes  for  a  person  with  FASD  

•  Reflect  on  the  following  ques8ons  and  find  a  professional  involved  in  the  child’s  life  that  you  can  talk  with  about  these  concerns:      

•  1)  Iden8fy  the  most  important  concern  you  have  for  a  child/youth  with  FASD  in  care  

•  2)  Iden8fy  the  most  important  support  you  need  in  caring  for  your  child/youth  with  FASD  

•  3)  Iden8fy  the  most  important  thing  you  do  for  yourself  to  keep  on  going.    

•  The  module  on  Caring  for  Yourself:  Self  Care  is  also  helpful  to  review  

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Curious  to  learn  more?  •  Check  out  these  videos  from  the  Alberta  FASD  Learning  Series  

•  Evidence-­‐based  School-­‐based  IntervenIon  with  Students  affected  by  FASD  -­‐  hSp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ioZihlHqOIA  

•  Engaging  Students  with  FASD  -­‐  hSp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dA_XMU2pSwI  

•  Unique  Needs  of  Students  with  FASD  -­‐  hSp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h8kBVPU6RpQ  

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The  Caregiver  Curriculum  on  FASD  •  Title:  Caregiver  Curriculum  on  FASD  (Fetal  Alcohol  Spectrum  Disorder)  2014  •  Author:  Dorothy  Badry  &  Jamie  Hickey  in  collabora8on  with  the  Tri  Province  FASD  

Research  Team    •  Format:  pdf  and  Power  point  -­‐  online  topics  and  modules  on  the  website  

fasdchildwelfare.ca  •  Publisher:  Faculty  of  Social  Work,  University  of  Calgary;  Faculty  of  Social  Work,  

University  of  Manitoba  &  Children’s  Aid  Society  of  Toronto-­‐Child  Welfare  Ins8tute  

•  This  project  was  funded  by  the  Public  Health  Agency  of  Canada.  •  ISBN  978-­‐0-­‐88953-­‐375-­‐2©  •  Use  of  Material:  This  material  can  be  freely  shared  and  used  with  acknowledgment  

using  the  cita8on  below.    •  CitaIon:  Badry,  D.,  Hickey,  J.  &  the  Tri  Province  FASD  Research  Team  (2014).  Caregiver  Curriculum  on  

FASD.  Online:  fasdchildwelfare.ca;  Faculty  of  Social  Work,  University  of  Calgary;  Faculty  of  Social  Work,  University  of  Manitoba  &  Children’s  Aid  Society  of  Toronto-­‐Child  Welfare  Ins8tute.  Funder:  Public  Health  Agency  of  Canada.