How to Consider “Developmental Age” When Teaching Your Child with FASD

Understanding “Developmental Age” when teaching your child with FASD

* Published on February 22, 2021

Your child with FASD may act and/or think “younger” than other kids their age. Consider this “developmental age” when teaching your child new skills. This will help reduce frustration for your child and for yourself.

Tips

Focus on what your child CAN do
- Not what they can’t do or what isn’t working
- Before teaching a new skill, start with something they are good at
Give them responsibilities, set up opportunities, where they will be successful
- They must have positive experiences to build confidence
- Without confidence, they may lack motivation later on, to try, to put in effort
Let other adults in their lives know what your own expectations are for your child
- This is an effective way of removing barriers for your child

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