Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinics in Canada: 'It Wouldn't Happen if Nobody Wanted It to Happen'
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| Title: | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinics in Canada: 'It Wouldn't Happen if Nobody Wanted It to Happen' |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kelly D. Harding (ORCID |
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| ISSN: | 1366-8250 1469-9532 |
| DOI: | 10.3109/13668250.2025.2508619 |
