The FASD Success Show
Jeff Noble thought he knew all about FASD... until he became a full time FASD Foster Parent. Fast forward to now. Jeff has been coast to coast and from one side of the earth to the other talking, teaching and learning about FASD with other Caregivers, Front Line Staff and anyone who might sit and listen to him. In The FASD SUCCESS SHOW, Jeff and his gang of FASD Insiders will talk about FASD in a real way so that you can learn how to deal and cope with FASD in REAL life, to be a better advocate and a more confident caregiver. Jeff is going to tackle all the hot topics like FASD and aggression, sleep, hygiene, the education system, meltdowns and working with professionals. Pretty much all the things you need to know so that you can focus on being a happy, balanced caregiver. Jeff will make you laugh, he will make you think, but mostly he will give you hope that you CAN do this. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform into the FASD Caregiver you know you can be.
The FASD Success Show
Why an Adult FASD Diagnosis Isn’t Doom: Barb Clark’s Story, Three Months Later
In this follow-up episode of the FASD Success Show, Jeff reconnects with Barb Clark three months after she received her official FASD diagnosis.
When we first spoke, Barb had just gotten the news, and she shared the raw relief and validation of finally having a name for her lifelong struggles. Now, with time to process, she reflects on what has actually changed in her daily life, her work, and her relationships.
Barb opens up about the accommodations she’s put in place, the reactions she’s received from family, friends, and colleagues, and how her diagnosis continues to shape the way she coaches and trains caregivers. She’s not grieving — she’s integrating.
Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:
- What living with a diagnosis looks like three months in — day-to-day insights and strategies.
- Why boundaries and accommodations aren’t avoidance, but brain-based supports.
- How Barb’s experience as both an adult with FASD and a parent of kids on the spectrum gives her a unique perspective.
- The reactions she’s gotten from people in her life curiosity, disbelief, and support.
- Why diagnosis isn’t defeat it’s direction.
We also dig into:
- Barb’s professional shift toward focusing full-time on FASD training and advocacy.
- How she uses her own experience to build bridges of understanding with caregivers.
- The message of hope she wants parents to hear: the struggles now don’t mean there’s no future.
Barb’s honesty, humor, and insight make this a must-listen. Whether you’re a caregiver, a professional, or even wondering about diagnosis for yourself, her story is proof that naming it isn’t doom — it’s clarity, hope, and a path forward.
Show Notes: Stay Connected and Empowered
- Join our Facebook community: FASD Caregiver Success Group
- Follow us on Facebook: FASD Success
- Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: @fasdsuccess
- Get all show notes and resources here: www.fasdsuccess.com/podcast
Connect with Barb Clark
- 📖 Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive! (October 21, 2025)
- 🌐 Website: FASDmosaic.com
- 📧 Email: barbclarkfasd@gmail.com