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
What Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Really Does to the Brain(even low levels)
What if your loved one with FASD’s brain wasn’t misfiring — it was miss-messaging?
In this powerful episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Long from the University of Calgary’s Developmental Neuroimaging Lab, one of the key researchers on Dr. Catherine Lebel’s team, to uncover what really happens inside the brain after prenatal alcohol exposure.
Dr. Long explains how the brain’s network — the system that keeps messages moving between regions — changes after prenatal alcohol exposure, and what that means for learning, behavior, and everyday regulation. Together, they unpack how the brain adapts, reroutes, and finds new ways to communicate, even when signals get jammed.
In This Episode You’ll Hear
• Why FASD is less about “broken” wiring and more about “busy” messaging systems
• How even low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure can alter brain development
• What “compensation” means — and how the brain finds detours to keep working
• Why fatigue, frustration, and “I won’t” moments are signs of overload, not defiance
• How supportive environments and calm routines help the brain stabilize and grow
• The resilience behind the science — and why hope is more than just a feeling
Why It Matters
This episode is a reminder that behaviors aren’t failures they’re feedback. Dr. Long’s work helps caregivers, teachers, and professionals see FASD through a brain-based lens, turning frustration into understanding and burnout into compassion.
Different doesn’t mean broken it means we need to look deeper, respond smarter, and keep believing that change is possible.
Resources & Links
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Full show notes: fasdsuccess.com/podcast