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Our FAScinating Journey: Keys to Brain Potential Along the Path of Prenatal Brain Injury

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Jodee Kulp's book "Our FAScinating Journey" is a wonderful resource for every family that is touched by FASD. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders has been around as long as alcohol has, but as an identified syndrome it is really in its infancy. There are not well worn paths that parents like me can follow and I appreciate the great lengths that Jodee went to in documenting the various therapies, strategies and teaching methods that they used in their home.

The second page of the books states, "Karl, Liz and I cannot give you answers for the person you love with prenatal brain injury. Every person is different. We can, however, share with you our journey." Their journey made a path where there was none and I am thankful for that.

This book should not be viewed as a "one time read" but rather as a resource manual that may be read in parts and reviewed as needed. It may be that a family implements only a few of the ideas in the book and I believe that, given the layout of the book, it was the author's intent to give the reader that choice.

This is one of the most practical guides to therapies and treatments for FAS. There are references for physical therapies, sensory therapies and food allergies. Jodee and her daughter have tried to collect all their experiences to make them available to other families so that they do not hve to "reinvent the wheel". The companion book, *All That I Can Be* by Liz Kulp is perfect for teenagers who want to know what FAS is all about.

Our FAScinating Journey, by Jodee Kulp, is an essential reference guide for anyone raising an FASD child. It is a well-written 'one-stop-shop' for parents and caregivers which provides detailed slutions to the everyday problems that families face a a result of FASD.

Parents of FASD children usually spend thusands of dollars and hours on ineffective therapies and strategies. At #39.95, this book is a bargain. Considerng that Our FAScinating Journey is also a success story, this is a must read.

Susan Rose, Director
FAS Support Network
of Manhattan, Queens and Long Island, NY

I have found "The Best I Can Be," "Families at Risk," and "Our FAScinating Journey," to be comprehensive, informative, and inspiring work. I recommend them for all families raising children prenatally exposed to substances.

These books represent the experiences and lessons of an adoptive family that has faced and dealt with these issues sensitively and successfully.

Linda A. Meyer, Ph.D.

Great Book -- a must read. Not only does Jodee tell an unforgetable story about her daughter, but it is stock full of incredible information, links, program ideas, and even recipies.

Ms. Kulp has done a wonderful job, as usual, updating her classic book on raising a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves someone with FASD.

This book is a must for anyone dealing with FAS/E. Oh how I wish it was available in German, we desperatly need this sort of resource here!!

This is a great book. I would reccomend it to anyone whom lives with FASD.
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Where do I start? When I first received this book, out of habit I started to highlight the important areas, as they related to me, and my family. After about 30 pages, I looked back to see that EVERYTHING was highlighted. No FAS book has been able to pin point my son to the T, as this book. While reading, I felt for the first time, that someone understood what it is really like. My family and I can now see into the future for our son. Befor this book arrived my days/and his were hopeless. No longer am I crying myself to sleep, or regreating our wonderful adoption. MY SON HAS FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME, AND I WILL SURVIVE!!!! Thank you Jodee for taking the time out to write such a perfect book. We will forever be grateful to you and your family.

I've had my spiral-bound copy many years, its well-worn much like the Velveteen Rabbit. My daughter with FAS is now almost 14, lower functioning than Liz. I learned a lot about the brain, practical teaching ideas, nutrition, sensory integration & emotional regulation techniques. They helped, and gave me hope, to weather the past crisises and craziness. I've avoided meds so far, for both of us:) Now, as a teen she is no longer hyper, has more language, can wait, agree to contingencies and we're very bonded... so for now things are good. I never found other books with so many suggestions and easy to understand practical info. Thanks for this bible of FASD.