Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Clinic
Project Description:
The FASD Diagnostic and Evaluation Program is the only program in New Mexico that provides interdisciplinary clinical evaluations of children with prenatal alcohol exposure to determine diagnosis and to develop intervention plans. In addition to FASD assessments, the clinical team conducts neuropsychological evaluations on children and adults with genetic disorders such as neurofibromatosis, Down Syndrome, PKU, etc with a focus on developing intervention and educational programs. Additionally, the team provides neurocognitive evaluations for children referred by the Indian Children's Program. Other services provided by the program includes: working with parents to develop appropriate plans to address cognitive and behavioral problems in children; providing educational workshops and training to professionals and parents regarding diagnosis, intervention, and research in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically FASD; and serving as advocates for children with FASD. Furthermore, the clinical team has been involved in research aimed at the delineation of neurocognitive profile of children with FASD and the development of novel intervention programs for alcohol-affected children.
Keyword(s):
FASD Diagnostic Evaluations, Neurocognitive Evaluation of Genetic Disorders
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
