FAS DPN

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic & Prevention Network Clinic

The Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic & Prevention Network (FAS DPN) is a network of one Washington State community-based clinic and the core clinical/research/training FAS DPN clinic at IHDD.

The FAS DPN clinic at the IHDD was first established in 1993 through support from the Centers for Disease Control. This single clinic was expanded into the statewide FAS DPN clinical network in 1995 through legislation.

The goals of the FAS DPN Clinic are primary and secondary prevention of FASD through screening, diagnosis, research, and training. The FAS DPN Clinic at IHDD provides FASD diagnostic evaluations for individuals under 22 years of age who have a confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure. The team uses a rigorous, validated diagnostic system called the FASD 4-Digit Code to determine a diagnosis.

What to Expect During Your Visit

• The assessment process is explained in detail at the FAS Diagnostic & Prevention Network.
• The length of your visit for an FASD diagnostic evaluation consists of a single 4-hour appointment.
• Billing and Insurance: Health insurance covers most clinic visits.  Costs depend on your child’s age and how many specialists you see. Talk with your health insurance company about what services they cover, what co-pays you will need to pay, and whether you need authorization before your clinic visit.
• MyChart is the confidential medical record system used for IHDD Specialty Clinics. You can view upcoming appointments, lab results, and other visit information online. Parents or guardians of children may sign up for MyChart access to their children’s online health records. You can contact your child’s clinic for more information, or sign up in person when you check in for your child’s appointment.
• Interpreter Services: Specially trained medical interpreters are available for patients or family members who do not speak English. Be sure to request an interpreter, if needed, when you contact our clinic. Let us know which language you prefer to use.

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