Neurodiversity & Neurodevelopmental Assessment
For children, and for adults: Neurodiversity differences and issues including ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD; Asperger’s, ASC and Autism) can be assessed and diagnosed with a Neurodevelopmental Assessment using validated tools and clinical interviews, and performed here by a specialist psychologist or Specialist Mental Health Nurse.
This can enable strengths and challenges to be identified, and help to find resources and approaches to support the client in their day to day life, and refer for ongoing support as appropriate.
Please see the headings below depending if you are looking for this for a Child/Adolescent or for an Adult.
❇️ Children/ Adolescents:
Neurodevelopmental Assessment: This is for children who may have learning difficulties, an autism spectrum disorders/conditions (ASD, ASC), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or difficulties with language, behaviour or motor co-ordination, including Tourette’s Syndrome.
Neurodevelopmental assessment is performed by a specialist psychologist or a specialist Mental Health Nurse, and focuses upon looking at the child as a whole and their strengths and weaknesses in terms of cognition and learning potential, social and communication skills, functional skills and speech and language development.
Child and adolescent neurodevelopmental assessments are aimed at early detection and intervention, considering the child’s developmental milestones and potential for change over time. The tools used designed to evaluate developmental progress, taking into account the context of the family and school environment to understand the child’s needs.
Goals and Outcomes: The goal is often to provide recommendations for educational support and therapies to promote development.
❇️ Adults:
Neurodevelopmental Assessment: Carried out by a specialist psychologist or a specialist Mental Health Nurse, this is for adults who may have learning difficulties, an autism spectrum disorders/conditions (ASD, ASC), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or difficulties with language, behaviour or motor co-ordination, including Tourette’s Syndrome.
Assessments for adults focus on current functioning and how neurodevelopmental conditions affect daily living, employment, and relationships. Tools used will consider the individual’s history, coping strategies, and adaptations developed over time, within the considers the broader social context, including work, higher education, and social relationships.
Goals and outcomes: The focus may be on accommodations in the workplace, strategies for independent living, and understanding oneself better.
❇️ Contact forms:
Tina Fox– Specialist Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber. ADHD assessment for Children (age 6+), Adolescents and Adults, and the treatment of ADHD (prescribing and titration)
Dr Margot Kalmus – Doctor of Clinical Psychology – for Child and Adolescent ADHD Assessment
Dr Ceara Osleger – Clinical Psychologist – For Adult ADHD Assessment
Elli Kyrou – Clinical Psychologist – for ADHD assessments for children/adolescents and adults
