What to know
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are disabilities that last a lifetime. In the videos and narratives on this page, individuals and families share their stories about what it’s like to have FASDs. They also share experiences and tips about diagnosis, support, stigma, and resilience
Video Series
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are disabilities that last a lifetime. People with FASDs ca...
Narratives
Brenna was diagnosed with an FASD when she was 12 years old. She and her mother, Heather, share Bren...
Alexander "Sasha" Cook was adopted in 1997 at the age of 5. Now at 23, Sasha and his mother, Melissa...
Taylor was diagnosed with an FASD in 8th grade. Before he was diagnosed, he struggled and had been m...
"FASD has affected my life in many ways. I was born 6 weeks early and weighed 3 pounds, 11 ounces. A...