❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the assessment, diagnosis, and support provided to children in the care of the CEO with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The answer provides data on diagnosis numbers and outlines existing care and education planning processes.
AnsweredQoN 2888Legislative Council
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(1) Are all children in the care of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assessed for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? (2) How many children in the care of the CEO have a diagnosis of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and what is the breakdown by region and type of care? (3) Are all children with a diagnosis of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder considered as children with high, complex needs? (4) Does the department ensure that all children with a diagnosis of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder are given extra educational support at school? (5) Once a child in the care of the CEO is diagnosed with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, how does the department advise other agencies of the diagnosis and is a management plan put in place?
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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
49 days
(1) All children in the care of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Department for Child Protection and Family Support (the Department) undergo initial and annual health and development assessments and are referred to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) treatment and support services as required.
(2) A survey undertaken by the Department in February 2013 indicated that there were 60 children with a formal diagnosis of FASD in the care of the CEO. The type of care was not recorded, but by district the numbers were:
West Kimberley
14
Pilbara
8
Goldfields
19
South West
5
Joondalup
2
Mirrabooka
5
Midland
1
Cannington
1
Armadale
4
Rockingham
1
(3) All children in the care of the CEO have an individualised care plan that details the support required to address issues relating to FASD, where this is required.
(4) All children in care are required to have a Documented Education Plan, developed between the school, the Department for Child Protection and Family Support and relevant health professionals, to enable each child to participate in a learning program that best suits their specific learning needs and circumstances.
(5) As part of the care planning process for children in care, the needs of children are identified and management plans and service requirements are determined. Agencies are provided with appropriate information as required to enable them to support the child.
(2) A survey undertaken by the Department in February 2013 indicated that there were 60 children with a formal diagnosis of FASD in the care of the CEO. The type of care was not recorded, but by district the numbers were:
West Kimberley
14
Pilbara
8
Goldfields
19
South West
5
Joondalup
2
Mirrabooka
5
Midland
1
Cannington
1
Armadale
4
Rockingham
1
(3) All children in the care of the CEO have an individualised care plan that details the support required to address issues relating to FASD, where this is required.
(4) All children in care are required to have a Documented Education Plan, developed between the school, the Department for Child Protection and Family Support and relevant health professionals, to enable each child to participate in a learning program that best suits their specific learning needs and circumstances.
(5) As part of the care planning process for children in care, the needs of children are identified and management plans and service requirements are determined. Agencies are provided with appropriate information as required to enable them to support the child.
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