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
Episode 183: New Research on FASD and Aging - What Families Need to Know
What really happens as people with FASD grow into adulthood and beyond?
In this episode of The FASD Success Show, Jeff Noble sits down with Dr. Valerie Temple to talk about brand-new Canadian research exploring how the FASD brain and body change with age — and what families, caregivers, and professionals need to know to support lifelong success.
Dr. Temple and her team analyzed data from over 400 adults across Canada to compare younger adults (18–24) with older adults (35+). What they found challenges a lot of assumptions about FASD, aging, and the brain.
In This Episode You’ll Learn
• Why older adults with FASD aren’t “less affected,” but show different patterns of strengths and challenges
• How executive function and attention improve for many adults, while memory and physical health issues increase
• Why substance use and mental health struggles remain high across adulthood — and what helps most
• How diagnosis and support systems can evolve to meet changing needs over time
• What this research means for caregivers, families, and self-advocates navigating adulthood
Why It Matters
For years, most FASD research has focused on children and youth. Dr. Temple’s 2025 study is one of the first to look closely at aging in FASD, providing real data on what support looks like across a lifetime.
The big takeaway: the FASD brain doesn’t stop changing. It adapts, learns, and keeps building new pathways. With the right support, growth and connection are possible at every age.
Watch the Full Interview
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZpjr6YGxH8
Listen to the Episode
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-fasd-success-show/id1492499195
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ntB51glqYnRPmXCh6lOGq?si=f006bfa2966d4972
Resources & Links
• Read the full study: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD): Comparing profiles of younger versus older adults
• Join our free Parent & Caregiver Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FASDFOREVER
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• Visit our website for show notes and articles: https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/new-research-on-fasd-and-aging-what-families-need-to-know