IDD Assessment Clinic

MAHEC’s IDD Assessment Clinic provides comprehensive health assessments for adult and young adult patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Our IDD-trained doctors will help ensure you are getting the care you need to support your overall health and any other specific health needs you may have.

Our clinic provides one-time assessments for all patients 16 and older, regardless of where you currently receive primary care. If you do not have a primary care provider, we will help find you one.

What services do we offer?

• More time at your appointment to talk about what matters to you
• Review of current health with recommendations for further health maintenance
• Onsite support for nutrition and medication review
• Referrals to specialists, dental care, mental health therapists, psychiatrists, psychological assessments, and community services, if needed
• Family/caregiver support and education
• A comprehensive plan to help you get and stay healthy

Who will you see?

Your healthcare team may include one or two MAHEC family physicians, a medical assistant, a pharmacist, a dietitian, and a Vaya Health nurse navigator or care coordinator.

How can you get an appointment?

Ask your doctor if our IDD Assessment Clinic is right for you. If you both agree, your doctor will call us at 828-257-4730 to schedule your visit. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available!

What happens after your visit?

After your assessment, our team will talk with your primary care doctor and make recommendations for your continued care. Please note that the IDD clinic does not formally make IDD diagnoses or offer psychiatric medication management.