Neurodevelopmental Assessment pathway & Support Services
Neurodevelopmental support services are there to cater for the diverse needs of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
The Neurodevelopmental Support Team operates within the Family Service, and is there to provide early assistance to families concerned their child may have neurodevelopmental behavioural support needs suggestive of Autism or ADHD.
(The Neurodevelopmental Support Team does not accept self-referrals from families. Referrals must be made by a professional involved with your child and/or family, such as the Healthy Family Team, GP, or your child’s education setting).
The support they give should include:
- Referral triage/screening to determine if neurodevelopmental assessment needs are identified.
- A variety of evidence-based interventions for families of children and young people exhibiting concerning or challenging behaviours, both before and after diagnosis.
Support should be provided even if a formal diagnosis of Autism or ADHD is not established, but behaviours are indicative or characteristic of these conditions. Additionally, support is available for families of children and young people diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD.
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ADHD/ Autism Assessment Pathway
Click here to view an infographic produced to illustrate the pathway.
The Neurodevelopmental referral pathways information and support can be found linked here (note that children registered with a Bassetlaw GP should follow the Bassetlaw pathway).
In addition go to this page on the Local Offer to find details of the ADHD and Autism Parent/Carer support groups run as a part of the Neurodevelopmental Support Team offer and a monthly newsletter from the Neurodevelopmental Support Team.
Parent Support Programmes/Workshops
Families can also opt-in for parental support programmes/workshops both pre and post diagnosis by using the following links:
Cygnet (Autism Support): http://bit.ly/NST-opt-in – For parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 5-18, and those with autistic behaviours without diagnosis.
Sleep: http://bit.ly/NST-opt-in – The Sleep Tight programme aims to support parents and carers to help their children and young people to achieve a better night’s sleep
ADHD: http://bit.ly/NST-opt-in – For parents of a child with an ADHD diagnosis and those with ADHD type behaviours without diagnosis.
Parent Workshop: http://bit.ly/NST-opt-in – A local model of support and information for parents and carers
Education transitions: http://bit.ly/NST-opt-in – The Education Transition Support Workshop is for parents and carers to learn strategies to assist their children and young people with transitions in education.