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Flinders Medical Centre Children's Assessment Team
Address
Dept of Paediatrics, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA 5042
Telephone
08 8204 4433
Fax
08 8204 3945
Website
Contact
Lauren Sullivan | Judy Shepherd
Eligibility
Children and adolescents 0-14 yrs who have suspected multiple developmental difficulties and/or autism spectrum disorders that have not been assessed by other agencies
Access
Wheelchair access
Disability toilets
Disability parking
Disability toilets
Disability parking
Services
- Assessment and diagnosis of children who are having difficulties with their development in at least three areas, e.g. language, coordination, learning, social skills. Includes assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders
- Following assessment, children and families are referred to appropriate services and agencies
- An assessment report summarising the assessment and recommendations is sent to the family and other agencies/professionals, as nominated by the family
- Referrals have to be made through professional agencies such as teachers, community health agencies, hospitals, GPs, private health professionals etc
