Jeff Noble

Jeff era convinto di sapere cosa fosse la FASD... fino a quando non divenne un genitore affidatario di un ragazzo con FASD Jeff e la sua compagna, Tara erano stati in prima linea per molti anni ed entrambi sentivano di avere gli strumenti e l'esperienza per essere genitori affidatari di successo di un ragazzo con bisogni speciali ed sentivano che al tempo stesso sarebbero stati in grado di gestire la casa, le relazioni, gli amici e la vita di tutti i giorni. Loro erano forti. Attraverso una serie di contrattempi, momenti duri, tentativi falliti e vittorie occasionali, Jeff e Tara sono stati in grado di tenere la testa fuori dall'acqua fino a quando non hanno scoperto i pochi principi chiave che hanno cambiato la loro vita. Dare un senso alla follia: una guida di sopravvivenza alla FASD fornir ai lettori dei principi chiave e delle scoperte illuminanti che porteranno cambiamenti positivi nel modo di comprendere, interpretare e supportare gli individui con FASD. Il tuo libro incredibile. Finalmente ho realizzato che sto avendo troppe aspettative su David in alcuni momenti. Il libro allo stesso tempo un grande esame e una verifica per me. - Bruce Ritchie, FasLink Volevo congratularmi con te e con il tuo meraviglioso libro. diventato come una Bibbia per me Onestamente, penso che aiuter me e la mia famiglia a comprendere meglio i miei bambini. - Julie, partecipante al gruppo di formazione FASD Ho appena iniziato a leggere questo libro Potrei averlo scritto io. la mia vita - Kerry, partecipante al gruppo di formazione FASD

Como cuidador de TEAF, Jeff se encontr a s mismo muy confundido. Reuniones constantes, informes eternos, jerga m dica y citas tediosamente largas dejaron a Jeff abrumado, frustrado y con la sensaci n de no poder tomar un respiro. Despu s de obtener bajas calificaciones c mo cuidador de TEAF, Jeff se reencontr con la escuela. Mediante el uso de titulares y lemas del profesor, Jeff fue finalmente capaz de aprender y comprender el TEAF. El uso de comentarios ingeniosos cortos y pegadizos provey a Jeff de recordatorios impactantes, a la vez que simples y f ciles de recordar necesarios como cuidador de un ni o con TEAF, y, lo que es m s importante, lo mantuvieron cuerdo. En su segundo libro, TEAF Recetas para no perder la cabeza Jeff comparte sus citas favoritas y m s repetidas que le han ayudado a entender e incluso ense ar a otros sobre c mo vivir y apoyar a alguien con TEAF. Me encantan tus citas Me hace pensar en c mo mi hijo puede estar viendo y experimentando la vida comparado en c mo la veo yo. Todos son momentos de " S Eso es cierto" o " Guau Lo hace por eso " - Tiffany, Cuidadora. Muchas veces al d a, topo con alguna de tus citas y es exactamente lo que necesito para pasar el d a con nuestro chico. Me mantienen conectada a la realidad" - Lisa, Cuidadora. Soy madre de cuatro hijos con TEAF. Tus citas han protegido mi cordura realmente. Nuestra realidad es diferente a la de las familias habituales. Nos recuerdas que nuestros esfuerzos son "normales" en el mundo del TEAF. Provees de esperanza y ayuda real a trav s de tus frases. - Rhonda, Cuidadora.

Jeff pens que lo sab a todo sobre el TEAF... hasta que empez a criar a un adolescente con SAF Jeff y su pareja, Tara, han sido personal de primera l nea durante a os y los dos sent an que contaban con las herramientas y la experiencia necesaria para criar con xito un adolescente con necesidades especiales y seguir siendo capaces de manejar su hogar, relaci n, amigos y el d a a d a. Estaban equivocados. Despu s de numerosos contratiempos, giros err neos, intentos fallidos y alguna victoria ocasional, Jeff y Tara fueron capaces de mantener sus cabezas en alto hasta descubrir algunos principios clave que cambiaron sus vidas. Dando Sentido a la Locura: Gu a de Supervivencia Para el TEAF va a proveer al lector de los principios clave y momentos de lucidez que dar n lugar a cambios positivos en la forma en la que entiende, interpreta y apoya a personas afectadas por el TEAF. Tu libro es incre ble. Yo tambi n me he dado cuenta de que, a veces, espero demasiado de David. El libro supone una gran revisi n y confrontaci n con la realidad para m . - Bruce Ritchie, FasLink Quer a dedicar un tiempo a felicitarte por tu maravilloso libro. Casi se ha convertido en una Biblia para m Y, honestamente, creo que va a ayudar a mi familia a comprender a mis hijos. - Julie, cuidadora Acabo de empezar a leer el libro Es como si lo hubiera escrito yo. Es mi vida - Kerry, cuidador

As an FASD caregiver, Jeff found himself confused a lot. Constant meetings, endless reports, medical jargon and long-winded appointments left Jeff overwhelmed, frustrated and feeling like he just couldn't catch a break. After getting failing grades as an FASD caregiver, Jeff found himself back at school. Through the instructor's use of soundbites and short snippets, Jeff was finally able to learn and understand FASD. The use of quick and catchy one-liners provided Jeff with easy to remember, simple, yet impactful reminders he needed as an FASD caregiver. More importantly, they kept him sane. In Jeff's second book, FASD Soundbites and Sanity Savers he shares his favourite and most shared soundbites that have helped him to understand and even teach others about living and supporting someone with an FASD. "I love your soundbites It draws me back to how my son may be seeing and experiencing life versus how I see life. They are always 'Yes That's so true' or 'Wow That's why he does that " moments '" - Tiffany, FASD Caregiver "Many times a day, I will happen upon one of your soundbites and it will be exactly what I need to get me through the day with our boy. They keep me grounded in reality." - Lisa, FASD Caregiver "I am the Mother of four children with FASD. Your quotes and sound bites have seriously saved my sanity. Our reality is different than typical families. You remind us that our struggles are "normal" in the world of FASD. You provide hope and real help through your quotes." - Rhonda, FASD Caregiver

Jeff thought he knew all about FASD... until he started parenting a teenager with it Jeff and his partner, Tara had been front line staff for many years and both felt they had the tools and experience to successfully parent a special needs teen and still be able to manage their home, relationship, friends and day-to-day life. They were wrong. Through a ton of mishaps, wrong turns, failed attempts and the occasional win, Jeff and Tara were able to keep their heads above water until eventually discovering a few key principles that changed their lives. Making Sense of the Madness: An FASD Survival Guide will provide readers with key principles and 'lightbulb moments' of discovery that will make positive changes in the way they understand, interpret and support individuals affected by an FASD. "Your book is terrific. I also find myself pulled up short and realizing I am also expecting too much of David at times. The book is a great review and reality check for me." -Bruce Ritchie, FasLink "I wanted to take some time to congratulate you on your wonderful book. It has almost become a Bible for me And honestly, I think it will help my family to understand my children." - Julie, Caregiver Kick Start Participant "Just started reading the book I could have written it. It's my life " - Kerry, Caregiver Kick Start Participant

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