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Child Evaluation Centers

FAS Diagnostic & Prevention Network

All 4 of the 8 CECs that function as FASD Centers utilize the FASD 4-Digit Diagnostic Code developed at the University of Washington through the FAS Diagnostic & Prevention Network.

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FAS/FASD Webinars

To learn more about the diagnosis, treatment and management of FAS/FASD, please view the 3 Part Webinar Series presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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For Professionals

What Services Are Provided by CECs?

Child Evaluation Centers (CECs) serve as state of the art centers for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with or at risk for developmental and behavioral disorders. Their staff have the expertise necessary to provide comprehensive developmental, medical, health focused evaluations for children from birth through adolescence.

Each CEC consists of a Core Team and Professionals available either in house or via consultant agreement. The Core Team Consists of 4 of the following disciplines:

  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Nursing
  • Physical/Occupational Therapy
  • Speech/Language Pathology

Team Members available either in house or via consultant agreement include: Audiology, Pediatric Neurology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Genetic Counseling, Otolaryngology, Nutrition, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Learning Disabilities Specialists.

Four of the Centers provide diagnostic services for children with or suspected of having Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Each FASD Center consists of a Core Team including (but not limited to) the following disciplines:

  • Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry/Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Genetics
  • Learning Disability Specialists
Who is eligible for Services Provided by CECs?

Children 21 years old and younger with or at risk for congenital or acquired neurodevelopmental disorders including psychological disorders; organic central nervous system disorders; sensory disorders and communication disorders.

Last Reviewed: 3/9/2023