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Alberta The Campbell Clinic Services: Dr. Storoz provides diagnosis, some treatment, and referrals as necessary. She sees children from birth to 16. A referral from a family physician (letter with background information) is required for non-Social Services patients. Children’s Health Clinic Services: Dr. Govender diagnoses and assesses FAS and makes recommendations and referrals as necessary for children from birth to age 18. A referral from a family physician is required. Alberta Children’s Hospital Services: Through the clinical genetics service and outreach programs in Medicine Hat, Red Deer, and Lethbridge, the hospital can provide an FAS diagnosis to children. Dr. Margaret Clarke Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe British Columbia Asante Centre for FAS Service: Diagnostic, assessment and family support centre for individuals of all ages affected by FAS. Sheway Project Services: An outreach program located in the downtown eastside of Vancouver that provides holistic services to pregnant women with substance abuse problems, support to mothers and their families until their children are 18 months of age. Access to diagnosis services available. Sunny Hill Health Centre for
Children Services: Inpatient and outpatient services to children up to 19 years of age and their families. Consultation and initial linking to available community resources, diagnosis and developmental assessment, medical and social support to inpatient infants experiencing withdrawals. Manitoba Clinic for Alcohol & Drug
Exposed Children Services: The clinic provides multi-disciplinary assessment and diagnostic services. Referrals for up to age 18. Tele-video diagnostic services also available. Tele-Medicine links – In
northern and remote communities of Manitoba, FAS/E diagnosis
is provided by using this system. There is a diagnostic team
available in the northern community of Thompson. Using video
technology, this team and their clients can consult with FAS/E
experts at a clinic in Winnipeg. This clinic provides diagnosis,
assessment and treatment recommendations in addition to support
for families to help them deal with the diagnosis and to connect
with community resources. New Brunswick FAS/FAE Community C.A.R.E. (Counselling
Assessment Research Education) Services: Project provides assessment, screening
and referral as needed. An annual diagnostic clinic is held in
the community in collaboration with Dr. Michael Dickenson, Pediatrician
from Miramichi, N.B. Newfoundland Medical Genetics Program Services: Dr. Rosales provides FAS/E assessment
and diagnostic services for children and adults. He works in
conjunction with schools, social and community services. Ontario Children’s Hospital of Eastern
Ontario Services: Assessment of children and adults to determine the likelihood of an FAS/FAE diagnosis. Ontario FAS Clinic Services: The clinic undertakes psychological and physical testing of infants and children. Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern
Ontario Services: The program provides medical consultations for possible FAS/E diagnosis, usually by referral. Quebec Montreal Children’s Hospital Ste. Justine’s Hospital Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps has provided the following list at their website: http://www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca/fasreferrals.html: “Referral Resource for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome”: Alvin Buckwold Child Development
Program, Kinsmen Children’s Centre Service: This centre operates an FAS/E clinic based on a multidisciplinary approach. The FAS/E team consists of a pediatrician, psychologist, physiotherapist, speech therapist and social worker. The team travels to remote communities to assist with diagnosis. Wascana Rehabilitation Centre Service: Assessment and rehabilitation services for children with physical and developmental disabilities. From infancy to age 16. Children from southern Saskatchewan. Doctor’s referral required to Director of Children’s Program. Outpatient Pediatric Clinic Service: Assessment and treatment of physical disabilities
and developmental disorders. Infancy to age 18. Doctor’s
referral required. Division of Medical Genetics Service: Assessment and diagnosis of physical and developmental disorders. Provide genetic counseling. All ages. Doctor’s referral required. Clinical Teratology Program Service: Diagnosis and assessment of children prenatally exposed to drugs and other toxins. Infancy to age 18. Doctor’s referral required. Traveling Clinics – In Saskatchewan, traveling clinics that are made up of a team of specialists visit remote communities to assist with diagnosis and development of local resources. This team is made up of a pediatrician, psychologist, social worker, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist. Local professionals, such as nurses and dieticians, participate as much as possible. |
