Patches provides a multi-disciplinary assessment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in a non-judgemental manner, with a focus on building on people’s strengths and working toward their goals.
What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition relating to permanent brain damage caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. There is increasing awareness in Australia that people who are planning a pregnancy, or are pregnant, should take a break from drinking throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding to give their child the best start to life. However, many Australians are affected by FASD, and Patches is one of Australia’s most active FASD diagnostic services.
Assessing for FASD
Patches provides a multi-disciplinary assessment for FASD in a non-judgemental manner, with a focus on building on people’s strengths and working toward their goals. While FASD is a lifelong condition, the future can be bright for those affected. This journey starts with diagnosis, acceptance and understanding.
Patches is a leading FASD assessment provider and our aim is to complete your assessment on one day, by one team, in a seamless and cost-effective process. Better still, our team is committed to having your diagnostic report provided to you within a short timeframe so that you can have your questions answered and move forward with certainty. For those requiring therapy and support, Patches provides ongoing allied health and psychology services for common issues experienced by individuals with FASD, such as anxiety, attention and sleep difficulties, social communication difficulties and behavioural dysregulation.
To book an assessment with Patches, please complete our online referral form.
FASD Assessments for Youth at Risk
We know that in Australia, people with FASD are 30 times more likely to be involved in the justice system. Our focus is to provide FASD assessment services for youth at risk so that they can receive the supports they need to achieve better life outcomes.
Patches provides Commonwealth funded FASD assessments in NSW. We also offer FASD assessments through a fee-for-service model in Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. To make a referral please complete our online referral form.
Patches are unable to accommodate new referrals for WA and NT.
Close the Gap: Watch TedTalks presentation by Patches Founder and CEO, Dr James Fitzpatrick. Dr Fitzpatrick explores the vital research underpinning the ‘Making FASD History’ campaign, a campaign which aims to improve the trajectory of the next generation of young Indigenous Australians through FASD awareness and prevention.
Patches provides a multidisciplinary assessment for FASD in a non-judgemental manner, with a focus on building people’s strengths and working toward their goals.
What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition relating to permanent brain damage caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. There is increasing awareness in Australia that couples who are planning a pregnancy, or are pregnant, should take a break from drinking throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding to give their child the best start to life. However, many Australians are affected by FASD and Patches is one of Australia’s most active FASD diagnostic services.
Assessing for FASD
Patches provides a multidisciplinary assessment for FASD in a non-judgemental manner, and link individuals and families to the NDIS and to evidence-based services and supports. While FASD is a lifelong condition, the future can be bright for those affected. This journey starts with diagnosis, acceptance and understanding.
Patches is here to help you understand your condition and can provide ongoing medical, allied health and psychology support for those living with FASD and their families.
For more information about our assessments please visit our FAQ section.
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FASD Assessments for Youth at Risk
Following success in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, Patches has been awarded a two-year Commonwealth Government grant to expand FASD assessments in Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and South Australia. We know that in Australia, people with FASD are 30 times more likely to be involved in the justice system. Our focus is to provide FASD assessment services for youth at risk so that they can receive the supports they need to achieve better life outcomes.
To learn more about the Patches FASD Assessment Pathway, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
To view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) please click here.
Start with a Referral
To schedule an assessment service with our specialised team, please complete our online referral form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon.
Close the Gap – Watch TedTalks presentation by Patches Founder and CEO, Dr James Fitzpatrick.
Patches provides a multidisciplinary assessment for FASD in a non-judgemental manner, with a focus on building on people’s strengths and working towards their goals.
What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition relating to permanent brain damage caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. There is increasing awareness in Australia that couples who are planning a pregnancy, or are pregnant, should take a break from drinking throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding to give their child the best start to life. However, many Australians are affected by FASD and Patches is one of Australia’s most active FASD diagnostic services.
Assessing for FASD
Patches provides a multidisciplinary assessment for FASD in a non-judgemental manner, and link individuals and families to the NDIS and to evidence-based services and supports. While FASD is a lifelong condition, the future can be bright for those affected. This journey starts with diagnosis, acceptance and understanding.
Patches is here to help you understand your condition and can provide ongoing medical, allied health and psychology support for those living with FASD and their families.
For more information about our assessments please visit our FAQ section.
Related articles
FASD Assessments for Youth at Risk
Following success in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, Patches has been awarded a two-year Commonwealth Government grant to expand FASD assessments in Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and South Australia. We know that in Australia, people with FASD are 30 times more likely to be involved in the justice system. Our focus is to provide FASD assessment services for youth at risk so that they can receive the supports they need to achieve better life outcomes.
To learn more about the Patches FASD Assessment Pathway, please click here.
Close the Gap: Watch TedTalks presentation by Patches Founder and CEO, Dr James Fitzpatrick. Dr Fitzpatrick explores the vital research underpinning the ‘Making FASD History’ campaign, a campaign which aims to improve the trajectory of the next generation of young Indigenous Australians through FASD awareness and prevention.