With Support

According to Engineering terms, tolerance build-up refers to the ability to withstand certain forces.
This is attained when more layers are put up in a construction project.
The higher the stacking the higher the tension build-up.
I find this definition interesting because for Jake and Joe it is similar in that we need to expose them to something new many times while increasing the time or participation until they can tolerate it successfully.
Tolerance build-up should always be done with self-regulation and compassion in mind.
The refusal or avoidance seen in individuals with Fragile X is often not a real “no”, but an indication of a need for increased support in order to participate.
So, tolerance build-up is a way to think about creating possibilities in experiences instead of restrictions.