Nature of clinic
FASD assessment clinic
Specific health professionals at the clinic
Dr Sarah Pollock, Clinical and Clinical Neuropsychologist
Michael Duhig, Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar
Sue Park; Speech Pathologist;
Sylvana Spina, Occupational Therapist
Type of services provided at the clinic
Assessment, Initial management, Ongoing management
Where referrals are accepted from
General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Other medical specialists, Psychologists, Allied health professionals, Families, Child protection services, Education Departments, Justice Departments
How the clinic bills
Medicare bulk-billed, Medicare plus additional fee, Fee - advised when person contacts the clinic, service or practice, Negotiated with families at initial appointment
Ages that the clinic provides services for
0 - 4 years, 5 - 11 years, 12 - 18 years, Adults (> 18 years)
FASD experience and training
The Better Life Centre staff have completed assessments and provided support to several clients following training in the Australian National Standards and two-day training at Gold Coast CDU with Dr Doug Shelton (face to face) along with extensive reading.