Raising Kids and Teens with FASD

by Barb Clark

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 listen for parents and carers of kids and teens with FASD, as well as the professionals supporting them.

240 pages, Paperback

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continued to provide concrete ideas to try that are realistic through out different walks of life. It gives hope that you don’t have to be a licensed expert to support someone. One of the biggest topics I appreciated as a professional caregiver seeing was to use and develop connection. It is a topic time and time again, regardless of diagnosis, I seek to stress with others they need to build to have any effect. That punishing a behavior won’t stop it. I highly recommend this as a read and explore those additional resources given after the conclusion so you don’t feel alone. Caregiving should never be an island.