Life in the FASD Lane: Rossi’s Fabulous Guide to Navigating Your Teens and Young Adulthood

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Rossi Griffin Tim Stringer

Life in the FASD Lane

Rossi’s Fabulous Guide to Navigating Your Teens and Young Adulthood

Rossi Griffin, Tim Stringer, Raja Mukherjee

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
19 June 2025

Adoption & fostering; Family & health; Advice on parenting

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.

By: Rossi Griffin
Illustrated by: Tim Stringer
Foreword by: Raja Mukherjee
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 171g
ISBN: 9781805014188
ISBN 10: 1805014188
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 19 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 13 to 30 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Life in the FASD Lane: Rossi’s Fabulous Guide to Navigating Your Teens and Young Adulthood

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