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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessments evaluate the permanent neurodevelopmental impact of prenatal alcohol exposure. These reports are critical in legal contexts to identify brain-based physical and cognitive impairments that affect behaviour, judgment, and social functioning.
Overview
When this report is required
- Criminal Culpability Reviews are requested to determine if brain damage from FASD limits an individual’s understanding of consequences
- Care and Placement Proceedings occur in family courts to identify the specific support needs of children in the care system
- Special Educational Needs Assessments provide the diagnostic evidence required for tailored support in educational environments
- Disability Benefit Appeals necessitate expert clinical confirmation of the long-term functional impairments caused by FASD
What the expert assesses
- Prenatal alcohol exposure history
- Neuropsychological and cognitive deficits
- Adaptive functioning and life skills
- Executive function and impulse control
- Physical and facial sentinel features
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Hospital, Home |
| Court Acceptance | Family, Criminal, Tribunal |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instruction
Specialist expertise
Paediatricians
Neuropsychologists
FASD Specialist Consultants
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.