Books & Videos

FASD Books for Children

• “What’s Wrong With Timmy?” by Maria Shriver Click here for more information!
• “Forgetful Frankie” by Jill and Katherine Bobula Click here for more information!
• “My Invisible World” by Morsha Winokur. Click here for more information!
• “Journey Through the Healing Circle” – This award winning educational series, to help parents and children work with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, is now available to parents, schools, libraries and other social services. It is available in a series of videotapes, video CDs, and professionally illustrated workbooks. The series is narrated by Native American Storyteller Floyd Red Crow Westerman, who uses animal stories to talk about children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and the problems families face with these effects. Click here for more information!

FASD Books for Adults

• “The Best I Can Be: Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects” by Liz and Jodee Kulp Click here for more information!
• “Braided Cord: Tough Times In and Out” by Liz Kulp Click here for more information!
• “The Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Overcoming Secondary Disabilities” by Ann Streissguth, Ph.D. and Jonathan Kanter Click here for more information!
• “Damaged Angels: An Adoptive Mother’s Struggle to Understand the Tragic Toll of Alcohol in Pregnancy” by Bonnie Buxton Click here for more information!
• “Fantastic Antone Grows Up: Adolescents and Adults with FAS” by Judith Kleinfeld, Barbara Morse and Siobhan Wescott Click here for more information!
• “Fantastic Antone Succeeds: Experience in Educating Children with FAS” by Judith Kleinfeld and Siobhan Wescott Click here for more information!
• “Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities” by Ann Streissguth, Ph.D. Click here for more information!
• “Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Practical Suggestions and Support for Families and Caregivers” by Kathleen Tavenner Mitchell, MHS, LCADC Click here for more information!
• 9 Lives Trilogy: “9 Lives, I Will Survive”, “9 Lives Cat Tales”, “9 Lives Full Circle” by Jan Crossen Click here for more information!
• “Nurturing Resilience in Our Children: Answers to the Most Important Parenting Questions” by Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein Click here for more information!
• “Our FAScinating Journey: Keys to Brain Potential Along the Path of Prenatal Brain Injury” by Jodee Kulp Click here for more information!
• “The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction” by Carol Stock Kranowitz and Larry B. Silver Click here for more information!
• “The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids With Sensory Integration Dysfunction” by Carol Stock Kranowitz and T.J. Wylie Click here for more information!
• “Parent Advocacy Workbook (PAW) Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome” – This resource workbook has been developed and written in collaboration with parents and caregivers of children and youth with FASD. Click here for more information!
• “Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child” by Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein Click here for more information!
• “Trying Differently Rather Than Harder” by Diane Malbin, MSW Click here for more information!
• “Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach” by Howard Glasser and Jennifer Easley Click here for more information!

FASD Media Resources

• Bill Dubovsky Memorial: FASD Lending Library – A resource for parents, teachers and professionals. To place an order, simply send an email to Tyla Sawyer with your selections and your mailing address. You will have 2 weeks to read or view your materials, and then we ask that you return them promptly via media mail (the cheapest rate.)  Contact Tyla Sawyer at FASD@ca.rr.com or 310-210-4237 for more information.

FASD Videos

• “The Listening Heart” video is a new educational documentary that chronicles the day to day challenges of children, parents, and families who struggle with the consequences of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Click here for more information!
• “Recovering Hope:  Mothers Speak Out About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” – Video and DVD are available free from SAMHSA.  Features a series of women who tell poignant and memorable stories about alcohol use during pregnancy and its effect on their children. Click here for more information!
• “Redefining Success: Raising Children Exposed Prenatally to Alcohol” – Video and users guide. The main focus is families who are interested in or have adopted children who have been exposed prenatally to alcohol. Click here for more information!