Nature of clinic
FASD assessment clinic, Statewide outpatient general diagnostic service for paediatrics and adults in Western Australia
Range of health professionals at the clinic
Neuropsychologist, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker
Type of services provided at the clinic
Assessment
Where referrals are accepted from
General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Other medical specialists, Allied health professionals, Child protection services, Education Departments, Justice Departments
How the clinic bills
Medicare plus additional fee, Publicly funded, no fee for clients
Ages that the clinic provides services for
5 - 11 years, 12 - 18 years, Adults (> 18 years)
FASD experience and training
Our service regularly provides neurodevelopmental assessment of clients 6-18 years to assist with diagnosis of FASD. The team has substantial experience in differential diagnosis of FASD and application of the Australian Guidelines for FASD. We provide multi-disciplinary liaison with Paediatricians to assist with FASD differential diagnosis. Members of the team regularly attend CPD relevant to FASD diagnosis including FASD clinician forums run through PMH/Telethon Kids Institute. Our adult general diagnostic team is also capable of providing differential diagnostic input with regards to FASD.