| Title: |
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinics in Canada: 'It Wouldn't Happen if Nobody Wanted It to Happen' |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Kelly D. Harding (ORCID 0000-0001-8996-8058); Katherine Flannigan (ORCID 0000-0001-7230-2532); Colleen Burns; Kathy Unsworth; Audrey McFarlane |
| Source: |
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. 2026 51(1):115-125. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Clinical Diagnosis; Clinics; Program Development; Needs; Community Involvement; Teamwork; Coordinators; Cooperation; Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
Canada |
| DOI: |
10.3109/13668250.2025.2508619 |
| ISSN: |
1366-8250; 1469-9532 |
| Abstract: |
Background: We address the question: If you wanted to start a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnostic clinic, what would you need to do, think about, and plan for, from a policy perspective? Our aims were to understand how clinics are developed and established and the key factors that facilitate their success. Method: Within a pragmatist epistemology, we conducted a basic qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Interviews were conducted with 12 key informants from 10 diagnostic clinics. Data were analysed using iterative thematic analysis. Results: We derived five themes pertaining to our objectives: (i) listening and responding to your community; (ii) community buy-in and practical steps; (iii) multidisciplinary team trust, respect, and collaboration; (iv) the clinic coordinator; and (v) promoting uniqueness and learning from each other. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrated the importance of local, community-based planning, team cohesion, and opportunities for mentorship in the development of new FASD clinical services. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1505391 |
| Database: |
ERIC |