The objectives of the Organic Brain Dysfunction Triage Institute are to provide the highest standard of reliable and exact prescreening information in order to enhance medical evaluations and diagnostic outcome procedures. Confirmation of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder truly empowers families by identifying medical concerns that are often undetected, giving answers where often frustration has prevailed. With explicit interpretation of such a complicated diagnosis we are better able to comprehend and acknowledge the challenges of caring for affected children, youth and adults. We offer support by maintaining our focus on strengths, capabilities and tenacity.

It is our belief that affected individuals and their families are to be regarded with the utmost respect, understanding and to be sensitive to their personal circumstances, free of insinuation, judgment or blame. We realize that the biological mother of an alcohol-affected child in particular deserves our consideration and appreciation for her journey in life and our goal is to instill some kindness into her day. In doing so, we influence prevention for the next generations. Part of the proceeds from the OBD
Triage Instruments are directed to a non-profit fund so that counseling and mentor-ship will be available to mothers in support of their destinations. Our aspirations are to promote the best possible chance of success for children, youth, adults and the families that care for them by listening and creating hope for the future.

Sincerely,

Liz Lawryk, Founder of the OBD Triage Institute