Life in the FASD Lane (Paperback)

Rossi Griffin

ISBN 10: 1805014188 / ISBN 13: 9781805014188

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. 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.Fetal 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 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life in the FASD Lane (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1805014188
• ISBN 13: 9781805014188
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Stringer, Tim
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

Fetal 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.

About the Author

Rossi Griffin is an FASD advocate and winner of the 2024 National Diversity Awards. He co-runs Road2FASD CIC, serves on the Young Adult Advisory Panel for National FASD and is the voice of the FASD.me site. Rossi sang at Wembley with Voice in a Million to raise funds for Adoption UK and is a qualified makeup artist, featuring on BBC3's Glow Up season 6. Rossi uses his platform to advocate for hidden disabilities and inspire others to find the ability in disability.