Irene Bakker

Fetal Alcohol Irene Bakker

Irene's book, Fetal Alcohol, is a poignant look at thestruggles, hopes and joys of living in the world of special children affectedby prenatal alcohol exposure.¿ It is atestament to what love, persistence and structure can do to address thelife-long impact of this often devastating disorder.¿ Ms. Irene speaks from the position ofknowledge and, most importantly, from the perspective of daily life in workingand living with children with this disability. I have known Ms. Irene for over10 years.¿ In that time, her humor andcommitment to caring have been most striking.¿Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, despite its high rate of occurrence, is notoften understood and those affected are often misjudged.¿ Ms. Irene's love and commitment to herchildren, along with a strong dose of reality and humor, make this book a giftfor all.¿ Hopefully, people will take thetime to become acquainted with Ms. Irene and her children.¿ Such acquaintance can only make all of ourlives more richer. Robin A. LaDue, PhDClinical PsychologistSeattle, WA