*NEW LIST*WELCOME* RAD_FASDkids is a group that offers support and helps to educate Parents only, no agencies, case workers, social workers, therapists, or adoption related professionals, please. When you are a parent dealing with children diagnosed with (RAD) Reactive Attachment Disorder and/or FASD, if you are dealing with one, you may be dealing with the other.
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) includes the following:
FAS - pFAS - ARND and ARBD. FAE is an older term, no longer used.
It is encouraged to use the more specific terms as listed above.


A few of the many child development issues you may also find
yourself dealing with are; behavioral, learning, neurological, developmental, academic, physical, sensory integration, psychological, psychiatric, emotional, educational, medication, services and laws regarding your child.

Carol Echternach who sadly passed away July 7, 2006 is the original founder of this list. Carol was a dedicated person whose intelligence, insightfulness, humor, and genuine concern for others, gave this group the spirit that it has today. She had a great love for her family and a great passion for her work in the FASD and RAD communities. We will continue to honor Carol by keeping this group active.