Barb Clark, FASD/Behavior Consultant
Author of:
Raising Kids and Teens with FASD
(Publishing on October 21, 2025)
Welcome to my coaching and training services, where I specialize in addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), trauma, and other challenging behaviors such as raging, lying, and stealing.
My goal is to empower individuals and families with the tools and understanding needed to navigate these complex issues. Together, we can create a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth. Let's embark on this journey toward positive change and resilience.
My Story
Speaker. Coach. Trainer. Adult living with FASD. FASD Mom.
Barb Clark is known for her down-to-earth style, no-fluff honesty, and ability to turn even the toughest topics—like raging, lying, stealing (you know, just a regular Tuesday)—into opportunities for growth, connection, and the occasional belly laugh. With a background in training thousands across the U.S., Canada, and beyond, she’s helped therapists, social workers, educators, law enforcement, and families see challenging behaviors through a new lens: one rooted in compassion, brain science, and a whole lot of lived experience.
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Barb doesn’t teach theory—she teaches what works (and openly shares what didn’t). As a parent of five now-adult children, including one with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), she’s navigated the chaos, comedy, and deep heartbreak of parenting kids with complex needs. And in April 2025, at the age of 56, she received her own FASD diagnosis—because life loves a good plot twist.
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Her work is grounded in the belief that behavior is communication, connection is key, and there is always hope (even if it’s buried under a pile of unfolded laundry). Her first book, Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family Thrive, will be released October 21, 2025.
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Whether she’s leading a keynote, coaching a caregiver, or swapping stories about the latest parenting disaster-turned-life-lesson, Barb shows up with authenticity, humor, and a deep commitment to helping families not just survive—but truly thrive.
Vision
I understand the unique challenges faced by those impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Through compassionate consulting, coaching, and tailored training programs, I offer practical solutions to caregivers and professionals. With lived experience and professional expertise, I aim to make a real difference in the lives of families. Together, we can foster skills and support systems that encourage growth and resilience, ensuring individuals with FASD thrive in their environments.
Barb truly "gets" it, has the lived experience to show for it. She understands what it's like to make impossible choices you never thought you'd have to make and use parenting strategies that might seem completely outlandish to the rest of the world.
Training participant
Barb has provided great advice and strategies for parenting and connecting with my child
Caregiver
Barb's presentation was so practical and helpful and there are so many tools I can take from it and use. Thank you. It really helped me think of neurodivergent people in a different way.
Caregiver
Testimonials
Services
Caregiver Coaching
Rates vary, email for details
Training
Training on the following topics:
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Trauma responsive strategies
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How to deal with raging, lying & stealing
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Technology safety with a trauma lens
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​Launching adults with trauma histories
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Support group facilitation
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Other topics can be developed
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Keynotes
Barb is available to keynote on a variety of topics
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Stop, Drop & Connect
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Humility, Humor & Hope
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Other topics as requested
IEP consultation
Barb is available to review IEPs and provide feedback to help ensure that plans include the right supports and accommodations. When needed, she can also attend IEP meetings alongside families to help advocate for appropriate services and resources.
Individual support sessions
Barb meets with children, teens, or adults diagnosed with FASD to help them understand their diagnosis and identify supports that build on their strengths and increase success.
