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The F-Words for Child Development

Developed in 2011 by Dr. Rosenbaum and Dr. Gorter in their paper "The F-Words in Childhood Disability: I swear this is how we should think!", the six F-words: Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends and Future, is a framework that focuses on what your child can do, rather than what they can't do.

Functioning: Refers to what people do- how things are done is not what is important.

Family: Represents the essential 'environment' of all children and youth.

Fitness: Refers to physical and mental wellbeing.

Fun: Includes activities that people enjoy.

Friends: Refers to the friendships established with others.

Future: What is possible.

At ErinoakKids, we embrace the F-Words Framework, focusing on the things our clients are capable of and using those strengths to better support them in reaching their full potential.

Client Stories:

Many of our clients have stories and experiences that represent the F-words. Choose a story to learn more!

Ezra's Story: Family

Andrew's Story: Future

F-Words Handouts:

The handouts below, provided by CanChild, will help guide you and your child through applying the six F-words to your daily life.

F-Words Goal Sheet

F-Words Profile

F-Words Collage

Additional Resources:

To learn more about the six F-words, explore the collection of resources below.

F-Words Poster:

The ICF Framework and the F-Words:

Download Here

Advocacy Guide for Using the F-Words at School:

Download Here

Material on this page is provided by CanChild. To learn more about the F-Words visit CanChild here.