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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 13 Beams of Moonlight: Gentle Guidance for Families and Communities Living with FASD is a relationship-centered, brain-based guide for understanding and supporting children, youth, and adults whose lives have been shaped by prenatal alcohol exposure. Drawing on more than fifty years of work in classrooms and communities-from Pueblo, Colorado, to Inupiaq villages in Alaska and beyond-educator Deb Evensen invites readers to step away from blame and shame and instead see FASD as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that calls for compassion, structure, and creativity.Organized around 13 "Beams of Moonlight," each linked to an Indigenous traditional moon of the year, the book offers simple, powerful principles that can be put into practice immediately in homes, schools, and programs. These beams include honoring human dignity, understanding brain differences, matching expectations to developmental age, building trusted relationships, using concrete language, creating consistency and routine, reteaching and reinforcing, providing structure and supervision, simplifying demands, and recognizing success. Each chapter blends plain-language explanations, Indigenous teachings, vivid stories, and "Body Wisdom" activities that help readers feel what it is like to live with a brain that works differently in a world designed for neurotypical people.Evensen shows families and professionals how to change environments and expectations so that the person can do their best. Practical strategies include breaking tasks into smaller steps, using visual cues, teaching through repetition and routine, coaching social skills, planning for transitions, and interpreting behavior as communication of needs for safety, belonging, power, freedom, and fun. Real-life stories-from a boy who cannot follow traditional behavior programs, to a teen who finds a mentor, to adults who finally thrive after age thirty-illustrate that progress is possible at every stage of life when people are understood and surrounded by steady support.13 Beams of Moonlight is ideal for parents, foster and adoptive families, educators, social workers, justice and health professionals, faith and community leaders, and adults with FASD who are seeking language and tools that honor both their struggles and strengths. This book illuminates a hopeful path forward, showing that when communities learn to walk by the softer light of understanding, everyone benefits. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 2025 Children's Moonbeam - Bronze - Mystery/HorrorMom's Choice Award - Gold - Adult Fiction and Young Adult Fiction2025 Book Excellence Award - Diversity and Inclusion2025 Positive Impact Winner - "Voices of Strength," "Positive Impact Fiction," and "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)" "Embracing Zak" takes you to a small Midwestern town inhabited by characters written so believably and with such depth by Jodee Kulp that you will feel as though you've known these people for years. In the story, you will appreciate variations of neurodiversity as you resonate with brilliantly interwoven characters whose struggles and strengths shape the life of a vibrant community. The book teaches that FASD involves both strengths and challenges. By relating to multiple neurodiverse characters, you will realize that embracing our unique learning preferences and strengths is how we come to terms with our humanity and find ways to contribute to the lives of others in our community. Indeed, our combination of strengths, learning style preferences, and challenges is as unique as our fingerprint. As we embrace the characters in this story, we fully appreciate the saying about tapestries woven from threads of many colors. A complete and rich life must include diverse ideas, perspectives, and gifts, creating a delicate, sometimes dramatic, intricate pattern. The characters in Embracing Zak, the lessons each one has to offer, and how each person touches others in creating moments of life more significant than any of them individually, will stick with you long after you read the last word and turn the final page. This story is one you will not want to end. MAIN THEMES of "Embracing Zak" include: Neurodiversity: The novel emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting neurodiversity, showcasing characters with various neurological conditions, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).Community and Belonging: Set in a small Midwestern town, the story highlights the significance of community support and the interconnectedness of its residents.Strengths and Challenges: The book explores the dual nature of living with FASD, focusing on both the strengths and challenges individuals with the condition face.Acceptance and Inclusion: A central theme is the acceptance of individual differences and the inclusion of diverse perspectives and abilities within the community.Personal Growth and Contribution: The narrative underscores the importance of embracing one's unique strengths and learning preferences for personal growth and meaningful contribution to society.Humanity and Empathy: By presenting deeply relatable characters, the novel fosters empathy and a deeper understanding of the human condition, emphasizing the value of every individual's experiences and contributions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 13 Beams of Moonlight: Gentle Guidance for Families and Communities Living with FASD is a relationship-centered, brain-based guide for understanding and supporting children, youth, and adults whose lives have been shaped by prenatal alcohol exposure. Drawing on more than fifty years of work in classrooms and communities-from Pueblo, Colorado, to Inupiaq villages in Alaska and beyond-educator Deb Evensen invites readers to step away from blame and shame and instead see FASD as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that calls for compassion, structure, and creativity.Organized around 13 "Beams of Moonlight," each linked to an Indigenous traditional moon of the year, the book offers simple, powerful principles that can be put into practice immediately in homes, schools, and programs. These beams include honoring human dignity, understanding brain differences, matching expectations to developmental age, building trusted relationships, using concrete language, creating consistency and routine, reteaching and reinforcing, providing structure and supervision, simplifying demands, and recognizing success. Each chapter blends plain-language explanations, Indigenous teachings, vivid stories, and "Body Wisdom" activities that help readers feel what it is like to live with a brain that works differently in a world designed for neurotypical people.Evensen shows families and professionals how to change environments and expectations so that the person can do their best. Practical strategies include breaking tasks into smaller steps, using visual cues, teaching through repetition and routine, coaching social skills, planning for transitions, and interpreting behavior as communication of needs for safety, belonging, power, freedom, and fun. Real-life stories-from a boy who cannot follow traditional behavior programs, to a teen who finds a mentor, to adults who finally thrive after age thirty-illustrate that progress is possible at every stage of life when people are understood and surrounded by steady support.13 Beams of Moonlight is ideal for parents, foster and adoptive families, educators, social workers, justice and health professionals, faith and community leaders, and adults with FASD who are seeking language and tools that honor both their struggles and strengths. This book illuminates a hopeful path forward, showing that when communities learn to walk by the softer light of understanding, everyone benefits. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.