Nature of clinic
FASD assessment clinic, Child development unit/service
Range of health professionals at the clinic
Paediatrician, Neuropsychologist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Child Health Nurse, Aboriginal Family Support Worker, Clinical Care Coordinator
Type of services provided at the clinic
Assessment, Initial management, Ongoing management
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
Aboriginal Medical Service - no fee
Ages that the clinic provides services for
0 - 4 years, 5 - 11 years, 12 - 18 years
FASD experience and training
The Child and Youth Assessment and Treatment Service (CYATS) at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress commenced in April 2018. CYATS offers assessment and treatment to children suspected of FASD or other neurodevelopmental disorder. Children diagnosed with FASD are able to access speech and occupational therapy interventions from the CYATS team, post diagnosis. FASD data is provided to the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit (APSU) via our partnership with Alice Springs Hospital Paediatricians. CYATS clinicians and support staff have all attended local FASD professional development both in the past and throughout 2019.