Nature of clinic
We are funded by the Australian Government to research what support services work best for families where children have a diagnosis of FASD or who are At Risk for FASD. Participation in the research will involve you and your child receiving an evidence-based intervention tailored for families with a child who has a diagnosis of FASD or who is At Risk for FASD. Full information about your participation will be provided upon contact.
Range of health professionals at the clinic
Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist
Where referrals are accepted from
General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Other medical specialists, Psychologists, Allied health professionals, Families, Child protection services, Education Departments, Justice Departments
How the clinic bills
Free
Ages that the clinic provides services for
0 - 4 years, 5 - 11 years, Adults (> 18 years)
FASD experience and training
All staff implementing and evaluating the family support programs are trained in the assessment and treatment of FASD and associated neurodevelopmental disorders.
All staff are registered clinicians with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and hold requisite approval to work with children. This research has received approval from the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee, under the leadership of Professor Sharon Dawe.