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Oregon Behavior Consultation

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.

  1. 10/04/2020

    Beyond Behaviors Book Club, Chapter 5

    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.

  2. 09/20/2020

    Episode 20: Beyond Behaviors Book Club - Chapter 4

    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.

  3. 06/25/2020

    Beyond Behaviors Book Club: Chapter 3

    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!

    42 min

  4. 05/15/2020

    Episode 18: Beyond Behaviors Book Club - Chapter 2, Part 2

    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!

  5. 05/04/2020

    Episode 18: Behaviors Book Club - Chapter 2, Part 1

    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

    40 min

  6. 04/23/2020

    Episode 17: Beyond Behaviors Book Club - Intro and Chapter 1

    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.

    40 min

  7. 04/15/2020

    Episode 16: Music and Executive Functioning with Dr. Indre Viskontas

    How do our brains learn music? How does our executive functioning help us learn? Why do some things get easier with time?

    1h 3m

  8. 04/12/2020

    Episode 16: Music and Executive Functioning with Dr. Indre Viskontas

    How do our brains learn music? How does our executive functioning help us learn? Why do some things get easier with time?

    1h 3m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Oregon Behavior Consultation
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2020
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright Oregon Behavior Consultation
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