Assessment
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is one of the most under-recognised neurodevelopmental conditions in Australia, and one of the most misunderstood. Children with FASD are often labelled as naughty, defiant or lazy, when the truth is that their brain works differently and the world hasn't adjusted yet. A proper assessment replaces those labels with understanding. And to say it plainly: this is a judgement-free space. Assessment is about understanding a child's brain and getting them the right support, never about blame.
Who is it for
Who this assessment is for
Children and young people with confirmed or possible prenatal alcohol exposure where learning, behaviour, memory, attention or daily living skills are a struggle. I regularly work with birth parents, kinship and foster carers, adoptive families and caseworkers, and I'm experienced with the out-of-home-care context, where developmental history can be incomplete. Not knowing the full story is not a barrier to enquiring. I also assess adults.
The Process
What's involved
FASD assessment is the most comprehensive assessment I offer. Aligned with the Australian Guide to the Assessment of FASD, it examines functioning across the neurodevelopmental domains: thinking and reasoning, memory, attention, language, motor skills, executive functioning, adaptive skills and more, using a gold-standard battery of assessment tools. I gather history from caregivers and school, and I work alongside your paediatrician or GP, since a FASD diagnosis draws on medical information as well as our neurodevelopmental findings.
Personal, start to finish
- An hour with parents or caregivers before we begin
- At least two assessment sessions, on different days
- An hour of plain-language feedback
- Recommendations for home, school or work
- A personal profile written for the person assessed
Every part is done by me. Nothing is outsourced.
Your Report
What the report can be used for
The report maps the child's profile of strengths and difficulties across each domain, with recommendations written for the adults in the child's life: carers, teachers and support workers. It can support NDIS access, school learning adjustments and NCCD evidence, and care-team planning. For children in out-of-home care, a clear report often becomes the document that finally gets everyone on the same page.
Investment
Fees and rebates
FASD assessment is our most comprehensive assessment and fees reflect its scope. See our fees page for information about funding options including the NDIS, or contact us and we'll talk it through.
Ready to find out more?
Send us an enquiry or give us a call. We're happy to answer your questions.
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