#019 The Eighth Sense with Lisa Brownstone
I am excited to bring this podcast episode to you as Lisa has been a champion of mine ever since I first met her while speaking in Saskatchewan. Not only does Lisa share her professional experience as a (now retired) Occupational Therapist, a member of the Board of Directors of Canada FASD Research Network, but she has also raised two individuals on the Spectrum and is currently raising a grandchild.
Her experience raising her two children – with nine years apart – is an example of how far our understanding of FASD has come. From the comment “my he is a busy boy” and no diagnosis until age 15 for her son, so no services and supports, to a diagnosis in grade 2 for her daughter and the resulting supports and accommodations for her. She also discusses her own growth as a parent and inter-dependence for success for individuals on the Spectrum.
We also discuss:
- Tips and strategies she used raising her children and grandchild
- Regression is “normal” especially in times of stress or uncertainty
- How all areas of the body – and relating senses – are affected by prenatal alcohol exposure
- The seven senses we know, and what the eighth sense is and why understanding it is important for FASD
- Why getting an OT assessment is important (you learn what’s ok and not ok to ‘demand’ from your child) and what you can do at home if you can’t get one: “It’s lots of work, but you can definitely start building up your own sensory diet for your child.”
In the last part of the podcast Lisa answers questions from our Closed Facebook Group which you won’t want to miss. She also relates her best advice to parents and caregivers. Lots of useful information packed in this one!
Show Notes:
Buying Sensory Equipment
http://theinspiredtreehouse.com
FDMT
Therapro
Pocket Full of Therapy
Southpaw Enterprises
Abilitations
https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/xxssi_ibeCategoryPage.jsp?docName=V700839&minisite=10206
Sensory Activities:
Books and courses:
Zones of Regulation
How Does Your Engine Run – Alert Program series
The Sensory Connection Program
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About Host
Jeff Noble
Host
Jeff Noble is the Founder and CEO of FASD Success, an organization that provides hope and education to people caring for someone living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through online applications and in-person training sessions, demonstrations and consultations.
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