Services for children and families
We offer a range of highly specialised services for children and families, including:
Please see below for more information.
Neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour and can impact on a child’s behaviour, learning and emotional well-being.
We specialise in assessing children and adolescents for ASD. We use evidence based diagnostic tools including The Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI), The Developmental Diagnostic Dimensional Interview (3di) and Autism Diagnostic Observational Schedule (ADOS).
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that includes symptoms such as difficulties with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Our assessment will consider how the child is managing at school and at home, as well as in other aspects of their lives.
Following our neurodevelopmental assessment, we are able to provide post-diagnostic education and support for the child and family.
If required, we offer social skills support and therapeutic interventions to address additional mental health needs.
We can also provide support and advice to schools and educational authorities about a child we are working with.
Emotional and behavioural concerns
As part of our comprehensive assessments, we will always consider the child’s mental health needs and the broader needs of the family.
We are able to provide therapeutic support to address the following concerns:
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Anxiety issues (including OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic and phobias)
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Trauma
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Low mood
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Managing and adjusting to a chronic physical health condition
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Sleeping and feeding difficulties
Therapeutic support may be provided in the form of individual therapy, family work and liaison with the child's support network.
Parenting support and group intervention
At times, parents and carers may find it helpful to have some time to learn about their child’s diagnosis or difficulties.
We offer education, support and parenting strategies specifically in relation to ASD and/or ADHD, in both individual and group settings.
We also offer parenting groups for pre-school and primary aged children around emotional well-being and behaviour.
