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nofas south dakota - clinic information
NOFAS South Dakota offers a diagnostic clinic to help identify individuals who may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). It is the priority of this clinic that individuals and families referred to the clinic will be treated with the utmost privacy and respect.
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Clinic Goal
The goal of this clinic is to provide appropriate diagnoses of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) with on-site consultation to assist with the implementation of recommendations as a result of this diagnosis. The diagnosis will allow professionals and families to develop strategies to improve the educational and health outcomes for the individual with a FASD. The ultimate outcome of this approach is the development of a more productive life for the individual with a FASD.
Referrals
Referrals may be made by anyone for individuals of any age. An intake packet, including an authorization for evaluation and a release of information, will be sent out after a referral is received. The referred individual will be scheduled into the clinic once the necessary paperwork is completed. School/program/agency personnel and families are invited to participate in any or all of the evaluation process. To make a referral, contact the Center for Disabilities by phone at (605) 357-1439 or 1-800-658-3080 (Voice/TTY) or via e-mail at cd@usd.edu.
Clinic Specifics
Clinics are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month on the campus of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Clinics are also held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Behavior Management Services in Rapid City, South Dakota. Our FASD Educational Strategists will make a post-clinic visit to the classroom/program and/or home of the individual to assist in implementing the clinic team's recommendations. For more information, contact the Center for Disabilities at (605) 357-1439 or 1-800-658-3080 (Voice/TTY) or via e-mail at cd@usd.edu.
Clinic Components
The clinic consists of evaluations/interviews with professionals from the following disciplines.
~ Clinical Psychology
~ Education
~ Genetics
~ Psychiatry
~ Social Work
In addition, if needed, professionals from the following disciplines may be utilized.
~ Audiology
~ Chemical Dependency
~Neurology
~ Nutrition
~ Occupational Therapy
~ Physical Therapy
~ Speech/Language Pathology
~ Other Medical Specialties as needed
Clinic Cost
Clinic cost will vary depending on the disciplines involved. For information on current clinic costs, contact the Center for Disabilities by phone at (605) 357-1439 or 1-800-658-3080 (Voice/TTY) or via e-mail at cd@usd.edu.
Third Party Reimbursement
The Center for Disabilities does not accept third party reimbursement, including Medicaid or Private Insurance, due to the limitations of those reimbursement rates and recouping fees to cover our actual expenses for the specific service provided. If you have any questions on this issue, please contact the Director of Services at Supports by phone at (605) 357-1439 or 1-800-658-3080 (Voice/TTY) or via e-mail at cd@usd.edu.
Family Services
Family services and student training are the foundation of this clinic. Certified and licensed professionals who have experience in the area of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) from the faculty of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences will supervise students throughout the evaluation process. Results, recommendations, and diagnosis are made through the utilization of an interdisciplinary team approach.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, as appropriate, will be made utilizing the Institute of Medicine's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders classification system.
