Sharon Keogan urged the Department of Health and the HSE to establish a statutory clinical diagnosis pathway for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) after attending a recent briefing and the FASD conference in Ennis. She pressed agencies to “join the dots” so children, especially those in care, can access formal diagnosis and timely supports rather than relying on private or overseas assessments.
Chapters:
00:00 Briefing and personal experience
00:32 Call to join health and social services
01:03 FASD conference and HSE response
01:35 Local diagnostic capacity
01:50 Multidisciplinary pathway needs
02:18 Advocacy and support for children
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
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