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FASD ASSESSMENTS

Patches is a leading provider of FASD assessments, offering a seamless, one-day process conducted by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. Our aim is to make the assessment experience efficient, cost-effective, and straightforward, ensuring you can access the support you need without delay.

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FASD ASSESSMENTS

Patches is a leading provider of FASD assessments, offering a seamless,
one-day process conducted by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. Our aim is to
make the assessment experience efficient, cost-effective, and
straightforward, ensuring you can access the support you need without delay.

What is FASD?

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It can affect physical health, cognitive development, behaviour, and adaptive functioning. The effects vary greatly between individuals but are often lifelong and require tailored support strategies.

FASD is more common than many people realise and may impact memory, attention, impulse control, learning, emotional regulation, and social skills. It can also be accompanied by a range of physical or sensory differences.

SIGNS OF FASD IN CHILDREN ▼

Children with FASD may display a range of challenges across cognitive, behavioural, and physical domains. Common signs include:

Difficulty with memory, learning, and retaining new information
Trouble understanding cause and effect
Poor impulse control or risk-taking behaviours
Difficulty with emotional regulation and social skills
Delays in language development or communication challenges
Hyperactivity or restlessness
Physical differences such as facial features associated with FASD (in some cases)
Difficulties in school, including challenges with attention and processing speed

Because FASD symptoms often overlap with other neurodevelopmental conditions, a thorough, multidisciplinary assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis.

SIGNS OF FASD IN ADULTS ▼

FASD can continue to affect individuals throughout their lifetime. In adults, signs may include:

Ongoing struggles with memory, attention, or organisation
Difficulty with time management, planning, and decision-making
Challenges with employment or independent living
Impulsivity or difficulty regulating emotions
Social difficulties and misunderstanding social cues
Increased vulnerability in legal, financial, or social systems

Many adults with FASD are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, making access to assessment and personalised supports vital.

Assessing for FASD

At Patches, we understand the importance of timely access to the right support. Our FASD assessments are comprehensive and clear, and our one-day process is conducted by a team of expert paediatricians, psychologists, and allied health professionals specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions.

Following your assessment, we provide a detailed diagnostic report and personalised recommendations to support day-to-day function, learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. We also offer a range of allied health and psychology services to help manage challenges commonly associated with FASD.

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