We offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation with an experienced clinician for anyone who wants further advice, whether querying if an assessment is required for themselves or their family member, general questions about autism/ADHD etc.ย
Alternatively, this consultation could be helpful to someone gathering more information about our assessment process to prepare the person attending an assessment booked with us.
We also welcome people sharing additional information about the person attending an assessment, such as any adaptations that may be needed or any detailed information you think would be helpful for the team to know before the assessment.
The consultation call will last approximately 15 minutes. It is free and lets you decide whether an assessment is the right option for you or your child. You have the opportunity to find out more about the assessment process and ask any questions you may have. The clinician will gather more information about you to help support you to decide which assessment route is most suitable.
Telephone Consultation with a neurodevelopmental specialist - FREE
The ADHD or autism consultation call will last 15 minutes, allowing you to gather additional details about your next steps. It is free and lets you decide whether an assessment is the right option for you or your child. These consultations are designed to ease the process for you and complement the NHS provision if that is your route. If you can no longer attend your pre-booked virtual appointment, let us know as soon as possible.
My name is Hannah, and I am an Occupational Therapist. I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2006 from the University of East Anglia. I work with children and adults who have a wide range of needs, including neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).ย My skills include therapeutic interventions and advice, assessment for specialist equipment and assessment of home environments for manual handling, adaptations and equipment etc.
I completed my ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) training in 2012 and since then I have been working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team carrying out assessments of social communication skills, diagnosing autism. I have also undergone training using the โMAES Approachโ (Movement Analysis and Educational Strategies) which is a specialist treatment approach for children with neurological conditions. I love that in my job, I get to meet and spend time with lots of different people. I enjoy scuba diving, gaming, eating out and walking.
Favourite colour: Purple
Favourite animal: Dogs and horses
Favourite superhero: Wonder Woman
My name is Amy, and I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Speech Sciences in 2007 from University College London. I have specialised in working with children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex communication difficulties. I worked for the NHS for 14 years and was the lead Speech and Language Therapist in working with children and adults requiring alternative and augmentative communication, as well as being part of the senior management team. I have completed post graduate training in a range of different therapeutic techniques.
I have worked as part of a multi-disciplinary assessment team for autism since 2010. I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council. I feel very privileged that my job means I get to meet such a wonderful variety of different people. I love getting to know each and every one and hearing about their lives. I am very passionate about autism and supporting people and families to get the support they need to help them reach their potential. I enjoy baking and cake decorating, reading, going on walks with my family and dog and eating out at lovely restaurants.
Favourite colour: Pink
Favourite animal: Giraffe
Favourite superhero: My son is a big Marvel fan and we have watched all the films as a family. My favourite superhero has to be Thor!