Referrals are accepted from pediatricians from the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital as well as from genetic nurses Marnie Clark at the Jasper Place Health Centre and Lorna Deluth at the Eastwood Public Health Centre. It is recommended that FAS concerns be first considered with a family physician and then referred to a pediatrician or the Glenrose. Dr. Smith does neurodevelopmental testing for children and adults. A referral from a family physician is required. The Association provides investigations, assessment and treatment for children 0-18 years with FAS and a variety of developmental delays.
Physician referral is needed.
The Centre provides assessment and treatment for children from birth to 18 years of age who are experiencing behavioral or emotional problems. While some services are not specifically targeted for FAS affected children, some of the children served by the Centre fall into the diagnostic category of FAS or other prenatal alcohol-related effects. Services are available in various communities. Dr. O' Malley is involved with the Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit in Seattle and the FAS Community. He is doing research on FAS with the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry.