Unveiling Animation's Role in Education for FASD with Dr. Jessica Rutherford

Join us on a fascinating journey with Dr. Jessica Rutherford, an expert in FASD and education, as we delve into the innovative world of the animation curriculum. Discover how animation and storytelling can revolutionize learning for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and other neurodiversities. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of creativity, technology, and education in supporting neurodiverse learners.

You can find Jessica on LinkedIn.

If you would like to suggest topics of the show or just to say hello, you can reach me at livingwithfasdpodcast@gmail.com.

To order a copy of my book, Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations with People Diagnosed as Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), the Amazon link is: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGMQLBLH

I am a Certified Facilitator of FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model. If you would like information about the neurodevelopment model and would like to book a training for agencies or community groups, please reach out to me here: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/consultation

If you would like to talk with me about coaching services, either as a parent of a child with FASD, or as a neurodivergent adult (perhaps by listening you’ve begun to question if prenatal alcohol exposure could explain some of your struggles in life), please reach out to me here for a complimentary consultation: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/introductory-chat-with-patti

As always, thank you for tuning in this week. Please consider liking/subscribing/sharing this podcast.

If you would like to become part of the podcast community, please go to www.patreon.com/LivingwithFASDPodcast, a free community but where you can also consider supporting the production costs of this podcast by joining the patreon community for either $5, $10 or $15/month, all of which is less than a weekly cup of coffee.

Have a wonderful week! Until next Monday,

Patti Kasper

Your FASD Coach

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to the Episode

(01:15) Meeting Jessica Rutherford

(02:30) Jessica's Experience at the Seattle Conference

(05:00) The FASD Animation Curriculum

(08:45) Educational Interventions and Creative Storytelling

(12:30) Making the Curriculum Accessible and Transferable

(16:10) Role of Environment in the Learning Process

(20:20) The Seven-Module Animation Curriculum

(25:40) Adapting the Curriculum for Different Needs

(30:00) Potential for Therapeutic Value

(35:00) Expanding the Curriculum's Reach

(40:15) Jessica's Journey and Motivation

(45:00) How to Access the Animation Curriculum

(50:00) Conclusion and Wrap-Up