Appendix D: Assessment and diagnosis of FASD among adults: a national and international systematic review – Pre-assessment checklist
Appendix D: Pre-Assessment Checklist
Source: Dewane, Scott, & Brems (2005, p. 46)
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Referral process:
- Receive referrals through a single point of entry system
- Utilize a standardized referral form
- Provide client or caregiver with a letter explaining purpose and process of diagnostic team
Screening process:
- Determine eligibility of client
- Prioritize client list
- Inform referral sources in a timely manner of outcome of screening process
- Provide an explanation and referral alternatives to ineligible clients
Forms completion:
- Determine eligibility of client
- Prioritize client list
- Inform referral sources in a timely manner of outcome of screening process
- Provide an explanation and referral alternatives to ineligible clients
Obtaining records:
- Secure signed release of information forms
- Use telephone, fax, or mail for making request
- Learn the most effective way to request records from different facilities
- Remember that gathering information from other agencies will improve the diagnostic
