Northwestern Ontario FASD Diagnostic Clinic

KENORA AND RAINY RIVER DISTRICT CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is one of 11 proud partners of this collaborative project. The Clinic aims to improve the quality of life for children/youth/adults and their families of Northwestern Ontario through the provision of diagnostic assessment and the facilitation of services.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.

Each person with FASD has both strengths and challenges and will need special supports to help them succeed with many different parts of their daily lives.

How to Refer to the Clinic: Call FIREFLY’s Centralized Intake Number 1-833-NWO-KIDS (1-833-696-5437) or email: [email protected]

A referral form for the NWO Diagnostic Clinic can be found at: www.fireflynw.ca/usercontent/access-to-services/General_Referral_Form.pdf OR https://slfnha.com/health-services/primary-care-team Why Diagnose? The clinic provides:

* Inter-disciplinary assessment and diagnostic services, for children/youth and adults, in the Kenora, Rainy River, Sioux Lookout and Far North Areas. * Pre and post clinic support through the FASD worker position. * Referrals to community service providers. * Recommendations for caregivers and educators. * Community networking. * Training and consultation for para–professionals and professionals, including educators, social service providers and those working in the legal profession. Our Interdisciplinary Team: Includes the following positions:

• Clinic Coordinator • Speech-Language Pathologist • Occupational Therapist • Psychometrist • Psychologist • Physician • FASD Worker • Bi-Cultural Clinician

The Northwestern Ontario FASD Diagnostic Clinic is a collaborative project between: • Creighton Youth Services • Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc. • FIREFLY • Kenora Association for Community Living • Kenora and Rainy River District Child & Family Services • Kenora Chiefs Advisory • Lake of the Woods District Hospital Community Programs • Meno Ya Win Health Care • Northwestern Health Unit • Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority • Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’Iyewigamig Contact for Northwestern Ontario FASD Clinic To learn more about the options available to you in your area, email [email protected]

For more Information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder check out these websites: FIREFLY www.fireflynw.ca FASD Ontario Website www.fasdinfotsaf.ca CanFASD www.canfasd.ca