Why an Adult FASD Diagnosis Isn’t Doom: Barb Clark’s Story (Part 2)
Sep 01, 2025
Why an Adult FASD Diagnosis Isn’t Doom:
Barb Clark’s Story (Part 2)
When we first talked to Barb Clark back in Episode 168, her diagnosis was brand new — literally hours old. She shared the shock, the relief, and what her neuropsych report revealed.
Now, three months later, Barb is back. In this follow-up conversation, she reflects on how the diagnosis has shaped her daily life, how her family and colleagues have responded, and why she believes diagnosis isn’t doom. It’s direction.
Meet Barb Clark (...again)
If you caught Part 1, you already know Barb as the head coach of our Caregiver Kickstart! Coaching Program and a familiar voice in the FASD community. But three months after receiving her own diagnosis, she’s stepping into an even bigger role.
Barb is leaning into her experience not just as a mom of five and long-time trainer, but now as someone living with an official FASD diagnosis. She continues to bring her trademark humor, warmth, and “brain-first” perspective — while also expanding her reach through her new platform, FASD Mosaic.
Alongside her training across North America, Barb is preparing for the release of her first book, Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive (October 21, 2025).
In this episode you’ll hear:
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Why the diagnosis continues to feel affirming, not heavy. Barb describes it as clarity, not grief.
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Daily accommodations: what she’s changed in her schedule and how she manages her energy.
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How her family, friends, and colleagues have reacted, and why she’s choosing to be open about her diagnosis.
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The professional shift: why she’s stepping into full-time training and advocacy under her new platform, FASD Mosaic.
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What she wants parents and caregivers to take away: hope for the future, and proof that individuals with FASD can thrive with the right supports.
Why Diagnosis isn’t Doom
Barb’s story shows that an FASD diagnosis doesn’t close doors — it opens them. It replaces harmful character labels like “lazy” or “unmotivated” with accurate information about the brain.
For Barb, the diagnosis is not about limitation. It’s about empowerment. She’s living proof that it’s never too late to understand your brain, make accommodations, and share that hope with others.
Resources and Links
Connect with Barb Clark:
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Website: fasdmosaic.com
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Email: [email protected]
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Book: Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive (October 21, 2025)
