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My child is adopted or was in foster care. I don't know my child's background and I just want to have a comprehensive evaluation.
Children from the adoption and foster care system sometimes come from backgrounds of early or prenatal trauma, poor prenatal care and/or multiple home transitions. Our staff at the Adoption Medicine Clinic work as partners or consultants with your primary care provider to advise on any additional medical, developmental, learning or psychological needs your child may have.

There is documented prenatal drug and/or alcohol exposure in my child's history and I want to have an evaluation done early to understand my child’s needs.
Studies are clear: The earlier a child is diagnosed with FASD, the better. Home, medical and school services equipped with greater understanding of a child’s needs can help prevent secondary disabilities or complications later in life.

There is prenatal drug and/or alcohol exposure in my child's history and he/she is having difficulties with learning, behavior and/or attention.
While all children, regardless of FASD, can have learning or attention problems, children with prenatal drug or alcohol exposures can be more severely affected. They can have difficulty sitting still or paying attention, or they may struggle with aggressive or impulsive behavior, severe anxiety and inability to understand consequences of their actions. The earlier medical providers are able to fully evaluate the child, the better the potential for interventions to help them reach their full potential.

Learn more about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.