Adult Developmental Clinic
The Dalhousie Family Medicine Adult Developmental Clinic sees patients older than 16 years of age and have been diagnosed with a developmental/intellectual disability. The clinic runs on Tuesday afternoons at our Dalhousie Family Medicine, Spryfield Clinic at the Spryfield Community Wellness Centre.
Our Vision
To support family physicians in their provision of care to persons with developmental disabilities
To provide care in keeping with the Canadian Consensus Guidelines for the primary care of individuals with developmental disabilities
To provide family practice residents and medical students with opportunities to learn about primary care of persons with developmental disabilities
Services Offered
Proactive health care screening (physical exam*/ medication review)
Transitioning from pediatric care to adult care
Assistance in assessing and managing behavioural issues
Problem specific (medical) capacity assessment
Pap smears
Home visits
Accessing resources
For more information, please see below.
Dalhousie Family Medicine – Adult Developmental Clinic Patient Brochure
Clinic Review: Dalhousie Family Medicine Adult Developmental Disability Clinic Evaluation Tool
University of Toronto: Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference Presentation