Pediatric Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Clinical Services

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The Pediatric Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) outpatient clinic helps kids who were exposed to alcohol before they were born.

The clinic checks and diagnoses kids aged 8-17 who were exposed to alcohol before they were born. The assessment takes about 1.5 days. On the second day in the afternoon, they tell the caregivers the results and give them advice. They also provide them with a written summary.

The clinic offers:

  • help finding support from other groups in the community if they need it
  • information for the families and the community
  • teaching other doctors how to check and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  • giving families a chance to take part in research

Key Provider: clinic coordinators, developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists (OTs), social workers, speech language pathologists (SLPs)
Eligibility
Yes, Children must be between 8 to 17 years of age and must have:
  • confirmed alcohol use during pregnancy by their mother
  • a suspected diagnosis of FASD
  • difficulties with behaviour, development, learning, or adapting that is affecting their day to day functioning
  • a psychoeducational assessment (cognitive / IQ and academics) that was done within the last 24 months
  • already been connected with mental health services, if needed
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-8278
Fax
780-735-6293 (Referrals)
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls. Pay by plate parking is available.
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 27, 2024
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0B7

There is no Emergency Department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM

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