Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) means growing our patience, compassion and understanding for this spectrum of brain differences. Fortunately, we are all learning to "try differently rather than harder" so we can better support our children and intentionally empathize with the adults who interact with and care for them. Yes, that means you! Please reference our ADHD/ADD, Education, Neurodiversity, Prenatal Substance Exposure, Sensory Supports and Substance Use/Addictions pages for more resources.

"It means shifting our perspective to one that sees the troubling behavior as a symptom of illness or disability versus intentionally willful behavior that is deserving of punishment." ~Eileen Devine, FASD Northwest - trainer in ORPARC's library

Local Evaluations & Treatment

Center for Adoption Medicine
FASCETS
FASD United
Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit, University of Washington
NCFAS Informed
Wonderland Clinic & Hope Rising - Washington
OHSU CDRC Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
PEDAL - Central Oregon
Providence Children's Development Institute

Local Oregon Specialized Practitioners

Eileen Devine, LCSW, FASD Northwest - trainer in ORPARC's library
- Eileen's blog is an amazing resource
Nate Sheets, BBA, QMHA, Cognitive Supports - author & trainer in ORPARC's library
NTI Upstream - publications and resources with Dr. Ira Chasnoff - author in ORPARC's library

Websites

Asante Centre - Canada-based
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD Collaborative - Alaska-based
FASD Hub of Australia
FASD Success Show with Jeff Noble - author in ORPARC's library
FASD United (formerly NOFAS)
FAFASD - Families Affected by FASD
FREE FASD Support Groups by Parents Helping Parents
Me and My FASD - fun and inspiring!
National FASD - UK-based for adults with FASD

Recommended Books & Articles

FASD and Drug-related Materials in ORPARC's library and DIGITAL library, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Information Packet developed by ORPARC

5 Lessons I've Learned from Parenting a Child with FASD by Honestly Adoption (now The Resilient Caregiver) - authors in ORPARC's library
The ABC's of Back to School with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by NACAC
Abandoning My Expectations Let Me Become The Mom My Kids Really Needed by Christen Shepherd, foster adopt parent
Always Remember the Brain: 30 Strategies for Parents of Children with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by FAFASD
Articles by Healthy Child Manitoba
Changing Our Approach When Our Children Can't Change by NACAC
Does TBRI work with FASD? by Sandra Zimmerman
FASDs My Story by the CDC - of real kids!
- en español
FASD & Neurofeedback by Neurofeedback Integrated Therapy Institute
Hey Teacher by Fetal Alcohol Network NZ
How to Get an FASD Diagnosis by Creating a Family
Oppositional Behavior & FASD by FAFASD
Reach to Teach: Educating Elementary and Middle School Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide fro Pre-K-8 Educators by Duke University

Siblings

Culturally specific

Addressing health disparities of children of color in the foster care system: Valerie's Perspective by Center for FASD Justice & Equity
FASD & Justice: Engender Hope & Deliver Promise by Suzie Kuerschner, M.Ed., S.P.I.R.I.T.S. (video)
A Flute Like Medicine: Interview with Morgan Fawcett (Tlingit/Haida) with FASD Part I and Part II by FASD Elephant Podcast
Weaving a Resilient Basket of Hope...and Filling It with Tools of Help (FASD) by Suzie Kuerschner, S.P.I.R.I.T.S.
This Chicago doctor stumbled on a hidden epidemic of fetal alcohol brain damage by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Videos & Podcasts

8 Keys for Adults with FASD and 8 Magic Keys to Support Students with FASD by Alaska Children's Trust (videos)
Barb Clark Talks FASD, Rages & Trauma Informed Care by the FASD Success Show Podcast
Brain First Parenting Podcast with Eileen Devine - trainer in ORPARC's library
Cognitive Supports video series with Nate Sheets plus It's A Brain Thing podcasts & training in ORPARC's library
The FASD Film Project
FASD Hope with Guest Eileen Devine - trainer in ORPARC's library (podcast)
The FASD Success Show
- Helping Kids Understand Big Feelings with Jessica Sinarski - author in ORPARC's library
Fetal Alcohol Disorder is More Common Than You Think by PBS Newshour
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by Recovering Hope and Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Honestly Adoption Podcast - authors in ORPARC's library
- How To Find Success When You're Parenting Children with FASDs
- Making Sense of Behaviors that Result from Drug and Alcohol Exposure Before Birth with Dr. Ira Chasnoff
Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by Special Books by Special Kids (video)
NCFASD Informed Podcast - many episodes, including one with Nate Sheets!
NTI Upstream videos with Dr. Ira Chasnoff - author in ORPARC's library
Panel of Moms Raising Kids with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure/FASD by Creating a Family Podcast
Practical Tips for Raising Kids with Prenatal Alcohol & Drug Exposure with Dr. Robin Gurwitsch - free course courtesy of Jockey!
Students with FASD: Simple Strategies for Behavioral & Academic Success by NOFAS (video)
What I Wish People Knew About Me by FASD Australia (video)

Featured Favorites

Essential FASD Supports training by Nate Sheets + his new book!

Guided Growth by Dr. Ira Chasnoff

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by ORPARC & en español

Tinderbox: One Family's Story of Adoption, Neurodiversity & Fierce Love by Lynn Alsup

It's OK to be You: Living Well With FASD & Other Disorders by Kenny LaJoy

Trying Differently Rather Than Harder by Diane Malbin - classic!

Parenting Indigenous Children with FASD: Guide to Culture for Non-Indigenous Caregivers by FASD Ontario

Little Heroes - FASDs by Dr. Ira Chasnoff

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by Maria Catterick