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Child Assessments

We offer 3 unique assessment pathways for children from 4 years up towards adolescence.

Uniquely Adapted For Children

We specialise in young people with conditions such as ADHD, Autism and sleep problems, we hold assessments uniquely adapted to their particular age group.

  • Playful and interactive. Appointments held in consulting rooms with toys
  • Not missing nursery. Appointments Monday to Sunday, after 3pm and during school holidays
  • Well paced. Assessments held across 2 or more appointments on different days
  • Private word. You can speak privately with the doctor during the appointment
  • Time to think. 3 to 5 week gap (you choose) before assessments are concluded, allowing you time to reflect
  • Flexible. We can offer Zoom if you prefer

We proudly follow NICE and Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) guidelines.

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Our 3 Child Pathways

We recognise no child is the same, we offer 3 unique assessment pathways.

Browse our interactive guide or read below.

 

  • (1) Standard Assessment (face-to-face or Zoom / 1.5 hours)

    Assessment Part 1 (of 2) with your choice of Psychiatrist/Paediatrician
    Face-to-Face or Zoom
    1 hour

    Includes:

    • 1 hour appointment with child and parent(s), to discuss history and presenting issues
    • After Part 1 appointment, providing relevant questionnaires
    • Bespoke letter (approx. 1.5 to 3 pages) within 3-4 weeks

    Assessment Part 2 (of 2) with the same Psychiatrist/Paediatrician as Part 1
    Face-to-Face or Zoom
    30 mins

    Held 3 to 5 weeks after Part 1 and includes:

    • 30 min appointment with child and parent(s), to discuss:
      • Discuss questionnaire results
      • Deliver diagnosis outcome
      • Discuss treatment options and agree treatment plan
      • Commence treatment if appropriate
    • Reviewing any background reports provided by parents
    • Any initial prescriptions (if applicable)
    • Bespoke letter (approx. 1 to 1.5 pages) within 3-4 weeks

    Please note, there may be further appointments required depending on case complexity and if symptoms of Autism are present.

  • (2) Autism Assessment (face-to-face and Zoom / 4 to 6 hours)

    Our Autism Assessment assess for all the same conditions that our other pathways do, but also includes Autism.

    You’re welcome to commence any of our other assessment pathways first, and to then switch into our Autism Assessment Pathway at a later stage if you wish.

    Under NICE guidelines assessments for Autism consist of multiple assessments, held with clinicians of different specialities:

    1. Initial Assessment face-to-face or Zoom (Psychiatrist, Paediatrician or Psychologist)
    2. ADOS-2 Assessment face-to-face (Psychologist); plus
    3. ADI-R Assessment face-to-face or Zoom (Psychiatrist) or 3Di-sv Assessment via Zoom (Occupational Therapist or Psychologist); plus
    4. Feedback Appointment face-to-face or Zoom (Psychiatrist or Paediatrician)

    The above appointments take between 4 to 6 hours to complete (depending on your preferences) and each component is held on a different day.

  • (3) Sleep Assessment (face-to-face / 1 hour)

    Assessment with Prof Paul Gringras
    Face-to-Face
    1 hour

    • Includes reviewing:
      • Background reports provided by parents
      • Any questionnaires completed prior
    • 1 hour appointment with child and parent(s), to discuss:
      • History and presenting issues
      • Results of any questionnaires
      • Diagnosis outcome
      • Treatment options and agreeing a treatment plan
      • Commencement of treatment if appropriate
      • Any initial prescriptions (if applicable)
    • Bespoke letter (approx. 1.5 to 3 pages) within 3-4 weeks

    Please note, there may be further appointments required depending on case complexity and if symptoms of ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression or any other conditions are present.