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

Local Oregon Specialized Practitioners

Websites

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

Siblings

Cuturally specific

Videos & Podcasts

Featured Favorites

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


Guided Growth by Dr. Ira Chasnoff

Guided Growth book cover

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