Neurodiversity
In this section
This Pathway helps children and young people in Devon (excluding Plymouth) with neurodevelopmental conditions such as:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), where the young person has co-occurring mental health needs
- Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome, where the young person has co-occurring mental health needs
This may be to provide an assessment of those conditions or specialist evidence-based interventions.
CFHD specialists you might receive care from in this Pathway
- Psychiatrists
- Occupational Therapists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Mental health professionals
- Assistant Practitioners
- Non-medical prescribers
You can take a look at our frequently asked questions below:
Further resources include:
Autism assessment waiting list project
We understand how difficult it can be to wait for an autism assessment, and we want to reassure families that reducing waiting times is a priority. The information below outlines the actions we are taking across the system to increase capacity, work collaboratively with partners, and ensure children are assessed as quickly and fairly as possible.
Support while you wait: Autism resources
MHST PINs Project film
A Neuro-affirming approach to supporting autistic children in the classroom. MHST Devon in collaboration with the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS). You can watch this video here: