Information on Choosing Assessment

Information about Choosing Assessment

Why do some people choose to be assessed for the diagnosis of FASD?

  • It may help to understand the challenges people with FASD experience and guide strategies or accommodations to better support their needs and strengths.
  • A diagnosis provides information that can support applications for financial supports or supportive services for the individual or their caregivers.
  • Having a diagnosis protects the rights of children and youth to access school-based accommodations and other needed supports and learning approaches.
  • It can help others see the person as having hidden difficulties that impact outward behaviour and learning, rather than seeing the person as ‘being difficult’ and accommodating accordingly.

Some adults may choose to pursue an FASD assessment, as well. It’s never too late to ask for what you need.

For more information: Canfasd.ca/territory/nu