Raising Kids and Teens with Fasd - by Barb Clark (Paperback)

About the Book

Barb Clark shares her experiences raising a child with FASD - what she got wrong, what she got right, and what you can do to support your own family. Chapters include plain-English explanations of what FASD actually is, the strengths and struggles of kids with FASD, and strategies for keeping your head above water.

Book Synopsis

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) affects up to 1 in 20 people, and is particularly prevalent among young people in the adoption and fostering system. As a hidden brain injury, FASD can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which can feel overwhelming for caregivers relying on traditional parenting strategies.

In this supportive guide, Barb Clark shares her experiences raising a child with FASD - what she got wrong, what she got right, and what you can do to support your own family. Through chapters including plain-English explanations of what FASD actually is, the strengths and struggles of kids with FASD, and strategies for keeping your head above water, Barb offers practical advice for looking after yourself and your family.

This is an essential read for parents and carers of kids and teens with FASD, as well as the professionals supporting them.

Review Quotes

Barb Clark has crafted a personal, informative guide to the complexities of FASD.
With her experience and knowledge she shows the steps for shifting the paradigm from traditional parenting ideas to ones that understand how to work effectively with neurodivergent people.

--RJ Formanek, adult living with FASD, originator of the international FASD advocacy group Red Shoes Rocks

As a clinical neuropsychologist and researcher with nearly 30 years of experience in FASD, I am humbled and profoundly impressed by the knowledge and insights that Barb Clark shares in this beautifully personal, practical, family-oriented book.--Jeff Wozniak, PhD, Professor, University of Minnesota

Barb Clark has done it again! Raising Kids and Teens with FASD is exactly the lifeline caregivers have been searching for. With clarity, humor, and genuine empathy, Barb effortlessly combines lived experience with practical wisdom, giving caregivers the tools and hope they need to thrive. She cuts straight through overwhelm, validating the daily challenges while offering clear strategies to navigate this complex journey. If you're raising or supporting someone with FASD, consider this book your new companion, warm, relatable, and refreshingly real.--Jeff Noble, FASD advocate and host of the FASD Success Show podcast (www.fasdsuccess.com)