Assessment and Diagnosis
This toolkit provides direction on what is needed for an FASD diagnosis and helpful resource links.
What is needed for Diagnosis?
Diagnosing FASD can be hard as there is no medical test, such as bloodwork or an MRI for this condition. This is why an assessment from a team of medical experts is needed.
FASD impacts many areas of the body including brain development and motor function. Early intervention is key for accessing and supporting a program for the individual across their lifespan.
Create Your Team
To better support your child, work with your team of specialists and Key Worker after diagnosis to determine what supports would help. FASD is a spectrum disorder and affects each child differently, so their needs will vary.
Some services may be required in supporting your child, for example speech and language to help with communication, counselling, physiotherapy for gross motor support, or occupational therapy to support executive function and fine motor support. Speak with your Key Worker for more information.
PROVIDERS FOR ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS
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Vancouver Coastal Health Region:
Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC) Team
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children – Vancouver.
Vancouver Island Health Region:
Beacon Community Services
Victoria BC, servicing Sooke, Sidney, Salt Spring Island for Keyworkers
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health
Located in Victoria, servicing Island Health region
Nanaimo Child Development Centre (NCDC) – Nanaimo
Fraser Health Region:
Fraser Developmental Clinic – New Westminster
FASD Diagnostic Assessment Clinic for Adults
Vernon (youth and adult diagnoses across BC)
The Asante Centre – private practice, Maple Ridge
Northern Health Region:
Northern Health Assessment Network (NHAN) – Prince George
Interior Health Region:
Watch & Learn
By Family Support Institute of BC
