How I Think and Learn
People with FASD are sometimes described as having a cognitive disability. The word cognitive is about thinking and brain processes like learning, memory and understanding. A person with a cognitive disability has brain differences and might have problems with learning new or complicated information. Some people have troubles with memory, find it difficult to understand math, money or time. Some struggle with solving problems or making good decisions. If someone has a cognitive disability, it doesn’t mean that her or his brain doesn’t work. It just means that her or his brain works differently.
If your brain works differently, you can help your brain to find unique ways of doing the things that are hard for you. Sometimes these ways of doing things in a different way are called strategies. Other youth or adults like you seem to be visual learners. This means that they need to see things to learn, not just hear about it. Some people are tactile learners, meaning that they like to do things and learn with their hands. They learn best when they can practice the activity.
Many people use the strategy of making a list and checking things off the list. Most people use a day planner or calendar to stay organized. These are just a few examples of strategies. What strategies do you use?
Do you Want to Talk with Someone about FASD?
Learning about FASD is complicated. If you have questions or want to talk with someone, call the FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan. We are here to help.