Children Autism & ADHD

Having an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) means that the person has a different way of understanding other people & the world around them. ASC is a lifelong developmental condition, not an illness or a disease so there is no ‘cure’ but there are many ways that difficulties can be managed. To learn more please visit NHS/Autism

If appropriate you can refer your child for a diagnosis assessment:

Via CAMHS/Referral if they are aged 5 and above who have mental health difficulties and/or risk to self/others, alongside possible Autism Spectrum 

Via the Psicon Service for ages 3 and above & under 18 who require an Autism Spectrum Condition assessment only. Please complete as many of the sections as possible: Psicon Referral Form then return to the practice. A form should also be completed by your childs school. If you are unable to print out at home then please ask our reception team.  

Via PATCH Referral if they are under the age of 3, or 

If your child is over the age of 5 & has one of following histories:

• Ex-premature infants (< 34 weeks) or those with significant neonatal disease

• Genetic syndromes such as Down syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome etc

• A significant degree of learning impairment

• Visual or hearing impairments

• Neuro-muscular disorders, such as Duchenne’s Muscular dystrophy, Cerebral palsy

If you have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) this means that you can struggle with paying attention, have high levels of energy & react quickly to things. This can get in the way of everyday life such as school, hobbies and making friends, although how much it affects someone can vary from person to person

To learn more & how to refer your child for an assessment, if appropriate, please visit CAMHS

If you or a professional have concerns about your childs development or behaviour then they maybe suitable for referral to the PATCH meeting

This includes

• Children with complex needs who live in, or have transferred in to the patch and need ongoing follow up

• Vulnerable children with significant health needs

• Children born under 30 weeks gestation who require a developmental assessment at 48 months

The normal NHS referral pathways for a child autism or ADHD assessment are above on this webpage. Due to the long waiting times you may wish to use the Right to Choose scheme were you can have a referral to a NHS partner. The NHS will fund it. Evolve Psychology offer Right To Choose assessments for Autism & ADHD (or both as a combined neurodevelopmental assessment) for children/ young people up to the age of 19 who are in education.

They have two clinics based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They can accept referrals England-wide.  They prefer face to face assessments, but might be able to offer online assessments depending on individual circumstances if the team feel it would be appropriate.

You can contact them for the relevant paperwork Contact/Evolve Psychology

To support parents & carers of primary school aged children who are experiencing distressing or challenging behaviours. Referral criteria:

Ages 5 to 17 years old. Autism Hampshire offers workshops for families of autistic children and young people, which are funded by the local councils.

The aim of each course is to provide insight, advice and support to family members of autistic children. Each session will explore a child’s unique experiences and suggest practical ways in which their differences can be accommodated and supported.

Vist Parent Workshops | Autism Hampshire

Provides evidenced based skills building programmes for parents and carers who have children aged 3-17 who:
1. Have a diagnosed Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
2. Have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3. Have Autism or ADHD traits
4. Are experiencing mild-moderate conduct disorder
5. Have behaviour that challenges
6. Are teenagers displaying anti-social behaviour including child to parent violence

Visit Hampshire and IOW Support for Neurodiverse Families | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)