Assessment and diagnosis of FASD among adults: a national and international systematic review

Mission:
To promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.

— Public Health Agency of Canada

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Executive Summary
• 1.0 Introduction
  • 1.1 Project Scope
  • 1.2 Adult Diagnosis in Context
  • 1.3 Need for Adult Assessment and Diagnosis
• 2.0 Literature Review Methodology
  • 2.1 Approach and Methodology
  • 2.2 Peer-Reviewed Literature: Search and Review Strategies
  • 2.3 Practice and Other Literature: Search and Review Strategies
  • 2.4 Processing the Literature
• 3.0 Literature Review: Adult Diagnosis and Assessment
  • 3.1 Screening and Referral Processes and Procedures
  • 3.2 The Diagnostic Clinic/Program
  • 3.3 Assessment Process and Procedures
  • 3.4 Diagnostic Criteria and Decision Making
  • 3.5 Challenges in Diagnosing Adults
  • 3.6 Follow-Up to FASD Diagnosis
• 4.0 Conclusions and Implications
  • 4.1 Strengths of the Literature
  • 4.2 Limitations and Gaps in the Literature
  • 4.3 Implications for Practice
  • 4.4 Implications for Policy
  • 4.5 Implications for Research
  • 4.6 Conclusions and Recommendations
• Bibliography
• Appendix A: FAS Screening Form
• Appendix B: Evaluation and Management of Frontal Lobe Functions
• Appendix C: Multidisciplinary Team Roles
• Appendix D: Pre-Assessment Checklist
• Appendix E: FAS Diagnostic Checklist

Supplementary Documentation

The Matrix is a table that includes over 100 citations of peer reviewed journal articles and practice-related documents, used by the authors to review, synthesize and critically analyze all the literature and data located during this review on adult diagnosis and assessment. To access this table in an alternative format please contact: The Division of Childhood and Adolescence at Tel: 1-613-952-1220, Fax: (613) 952-1556, Email: DCA.public.inquiries@phac-aspc.gc.ca