We look at all areas of a child’s life and what may be contributing to their challenges.

Difficulties may sit outside that of neurodiversity.

Having an open mind is key.

The assessment process can look different for different people so please do not worry if some assessments seem quicker than your child's assessment.

2. School feedback.

3. School observation (if appropriate).

4. Parent/carer only appointment with care coordinator to complete the ‘ASD Aide Memoire’

5. A neurodevelopmental session ‘1:1’ with your child and care coordinator.

6. A neurodevelopmental session ‘1:1’ with another clinician from the team and your child.

7. Case presentation at ASD panel.

1. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).

2. Social and communication group.

3. Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA).

4. Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI).

5. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Cognitive assessment).

6. Speech and Language Therapy Assessment (SALT).

7. Occupational Therapy assessment.

8. Case presentation at ASD panel.

2. School feedback.

3. School observation (if appropriate).

4. Parent only appointment with care coordinator to complete the ‘ADHD Aide Memoire’

5. A neurodevelopmental session ‘1:1’ with your child and care coordinator.

6. Appointment offered with psychiatrist to confirm diagnosis.

1. QB test.

2. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Cognitive assessment).

3. Speech and Language Therapy Assessment (SALT).

4. Appointment offered with psychiatrist to confirm diagnosis.

• Parent and School questionnaires (at referral)

• School feedback.

• School observation (if appropriate).

• Parent/carer only appointment with care coordinator to complete the ‘ASD Aide Memoire’

• A neurodevelopmental session‘1:1’ with your child and care coordinator.

• A neurodevelopmental session ‘1:1’ with another clinician from the team and your child.

• Parent only appointment with care coordinator to complete the ‘ADHD Aide Memoire’

• Appointment offered with psychiatrist to confirm diagnosis.

This involves taking developmental history and current functioning of your child in depth. This appointment may take up to 2 hours.

This involves taking developmental history and current functioning of your child in depth.

St George’s Park

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

6 Howard Road

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 1JD

10 Bailiffgate

Alnwick

Northumberland

NE66 1LU

Corbridge Road

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 1QJ

Freehold Street

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 2BA

Select 'Northumberland CYPS' from the drop-down menu or use the code: CYPSNOT

This is a relaxed session between the care coordinator and the young person where they will play games or have a chat.

This is a child-led session.