FASD assessment and diagnosis 

Seeking an FASD assessment can feel daunting, partly because of the nature of the process and partly because of the implications a diagnosis may have for you, your family and your child. There can be significant wait times before and during an assessment, and it is not uncommon for parents and carers to feel frustrated by the process.

 

FASD diagnosis and assessment factsheet

 Co-written with the FAAST Team and Scottish FASD Strategy Group, this factsheet has all you need to know about the first steps of seeking an FASD diagnosis.

  

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Brain domains pack

The 10 Brain Domains are central to understanding FASD. This pack tells you all you need to know and help to you plan for assessment appointments.

 

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SIGN 156: website This website gives an introduction to the SIGN 156 (Children and young people exposed prenatally to alcohol) Guidelines and links to further resources

SIGN 156 Full Guideline  Clinical guidance for those involved in the FASD diagnostic pathway.

SIGN FASD Parent and Carer Handbook  A must-have resource for families seeking an FASD diagnosis, giving information on who and what the assessment involves.

Children’s Neurodevelopmental Pathway – Practice Framework  This document set out the measure used in FASD assessment, alongside a number of other neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism.