Functional Neurological Disorders

Edmonton

• Clinic access

  • No dedicated FND clinic in Edmonton.

  • FND patients are seen at the Adult Community Neuropsychiatry Clinic at Edmonton 108 Street Building . 

  • Referrals accepted from family physicians only after neurologist diagnosis and the patient must have insight into / accept their diagnosis.

    • The clinic is for treatment, not diagnosis confirmation or second opinion

    • Patients must want treatment 

• Rehabilitation is often important

  • Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service - Central Access and Triage (CRIS - CAT) : before referring, review eligibility criteria carefully

    • Accepts FND patients on a case-by-case basis

    • Patients must need combined treatment of PT / OT/ SLP NOT just PT

  • Private options with FND-informed care: Leading Edge Physio and In Step Physio.

Calgary

• Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at South Health Campus  - research and tertiary care program that assesses patients with FMD for suitability to rehabilitation programs. Referral required (see link to Alberta Referral Directory).

  • Referrals NOT accepted from family physicians: patient must be referred by a neurologist or neuropsychiatrist

  • Catchment area is Southern Alberta (Red Deer and South) 

Clinician Resources

• Functional Neurological Disorder Society - professional organization that works to generate awareness and provide education for health professionals and the public at large.

• ⭐Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach - practical workbook that uses the five areas model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help those diagnosed with neurological disorders cope with their symptoms. 

• FND Guide -  fact sheets, videos, symptoms tracker

Patient Resources

• FND Guide - fact sheets, videos, symptoms tracker

• FND Hope - peer support groups, videos, webinars, etc

• ⭐Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach - practical workbook that uses the five areas model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help those diagnosed with neurological disorders cope with their symptoms.