Life in the FASD Lane
Rossi’s Fabulous Guide to Navigating Your Teens and Young Adulthood
Rossi Griffin author Tim Stringer illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publishing:19th Jun '25
£13.99
This title is due to be published on 19th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A young person's lived-experience guide to living fabulously with FASD.
In this vibrant insight into life with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Rossi shares the tough bits, the highlights, and advice for other young people to live fabulously with FASD. Chapters from a specialist psychologist and Rossi's birth mum give context for parents and professionals supporting young people living with FASD.
This book shouldn't exist. No, seriously. It's not because the world doesn't need it. Somebody had to write it. I decided that somebody should be me. My name is Rossino Griffin, but please call me Rossi. I am 22 years old, and I have FASD.
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects at least 4% of young people in the UK. It's linked to over 420 different conditions, from ADHD to hypermobility to epilepsy. Sure, there are all sorts of statistics and scientific studies about FASD, but what's it actually like?
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 insights, and offer ways for other young people living with FASD to find their own Brilliant.
In this heartfelt and honest narrative, Rossi shares what it is like living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder (FASD). With humour and sincerity, he explores challenges and triumphs, offering valuable insight and hope. This book is truly a gem for all. -- Alexandra Carlisle, PsychD AFBPsS, FASD Clinic Lead and Neurodevelopmental Specialist Clinician
Rossi is one of my heroes! With characteristic humour, insight and sassiness, this award-winning, out-of-the-box thinking, awesome young adult gives voice to all our loved ones with FASD who want to be seen, loved, understood and celebrated. A fabulous read! -- Sandra Butcher, Chief Executive, The National Organisation for FASD
Rossi: I think you have found your next Brilliant. First, incredible make-up artist. Now, an author who opens up their soul to the world. You use the phrase, "Find Your Brilliant." Wow. What a description. Speaks worlds to me, as this book will to all who read it. If each person in this world found their brilliant, the brightness would be awe inspiring.
Thank you Rossi for defining the words that we use to describe FASD in such simple terms. I think simple is the way to go for both neurotypical and neurodivergent types. I actually understand confabulation FINALLY!!! Thank you.
I found myself smiling and laughing at our similarities from the start of the book. This book is going to be a must have for those with an FASD and their friends and family.
A little on Jan's perspective. I found it so raw and so honest. So beautifully stated. Jan's words have broken through the stigma barrier for moms who drank while pregnant. Jan is One beautiful soul gave birth to one another beautiful soul.
I am honored to be given a chance to give a review on such Brilliance.
The FASD community needs this book-thank you, Rossi, for helping individuals with FASD to better understand their brains and empowering caregivers and professionals to offer better supports. -- Barb Clark, FASD Educator & author of "Raising Kids and Teens with FASD"
ISBN: 9781805014188
Dimensions: 214mm x 138mm x 6mm
Weight: 157g
144 pages