Resources designed by and for people with FASD
There are tools and resources created specifically to support people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). These can help build understanding, confidence and independence.
Me and My FASD
Me and My FASD is a website co-created by professionals, parents, carers, teachers and an advisory team of young people and adults with FASD.
What you’ll find:
- FunZone – Activities and tools to help people with FASD learn about their condition, build coping strategies, and develop life skills.
- Stories and videos – Real-life experiences from people with FASD, including their challenges and achievements.
- Educational videos – Simple, accessible content for people with FASD and the wider community.
- YouTube channel – Songs, stories and tips from people with FASD.
8 Keys for Adults with FASD
A short film produced by the Alaska Centre for FASD. It features seven adults with FASD who share their stories, strengths, and strategies for daily life.
Brain in Hand app
Brain in Hand is an app that helps people who struggle with memory, planning, or decision-making. It’s not specifically designed for FASD, but many people find it helpful for managing daily life and gaining more independence.
Please note: This is a paid app.
Life in the FASD Lane – by Rossi Griffin
Join Rossi as he guides you through his life with FASD. Through make-up, mayhem, and marbles (found, lost, and swallowed!), Rossi and his mum share their experiences and offer ways for other young people living with FASD to find their own Brilliant.
Furry: The Little Penguins That Could – by Ann E. Yurcek
A fun and accessible story aimed at children, using animal characters to explore topics such as going to school for the first time, being different, and learning the difference between hearing and listening.
Braided Cord: Tough Times In and Out – by Liz Kulp
Written in diary-style format by a young person with FASD, this book gives insight into teen years and the transition into adulthood.
Broken Heart: Dealing with Feelings of Loss and Understanding Grief – by Jodee Kulp
An illustrated workbook for children with FASD covering emotional understanding, stranger danger, and calming strategies.
The Way I Am is Different – by Helen Simpson
A children’s storybook about a boy with FASD, designed to help others understand how he experiences the world.