Neurodiversity
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, and 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
What does Neurodiversity mean?
Neurodiversity refers to the natural diversity in human brains. This is a biological fact that should be embraced, and no brain type should be considered more valid than another.
What does Neurodivergence mean?
Neurodivergence is the term used when a person’s brain processes, learns, and / or behaves differently from what is considered ‘typical’. Conditions classified as forms of neurodivergence include autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD. These conditions very often co-occur and over-lap, meaning a child or young person can experience more than one simultaneously.
For more Information
- Royal College of Nursing
- National Autistic Society
- Autism Education Trust
Neurodiversity pathway advice line
Livewell and CFHD are working together to provide a free, confidential advice line for children, young people and their families on the Neurodiversity Pathways in Plymouth and Devon.