ADHD and Autism Assessment for Children

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ADHD Assessment

ADHD is a developmental condition defined by inattention (inability to concentrate), hyperactivity (inability to keep still) and impulsiveness (acting without thinking). Behaviours such as aggression, anger and defiance do not suggest ADHD.

Your school's Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo) can refer your child for an assessment if they feel it is appropriate.

The following forms will need to be completed in a timely manner, which will be sent directly to the parent/carer by the paediatrics team:

• Conners Rating Scale - Patent and School and child if over 8 years old
• ADHD Questionnaire from school
• Educational Psychology Report (if available)

Please ask your school for help with these forms as the referral cannot be done without them.

Please follow the link below for more information and what evidence/forms you need to supply to request an assessment:

ADHD Referral

Autism Assessment

The Specialist Autism Assessment Service accepts referrals for children and young people (age two years four months up to the age of 17 years six months), registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire, who are experiencing very significant neurodiversity difficulties associated with suspected autism.

Referrals can be done by:

• Parents and Carers
• Health Care Professionals (e.g. community paediatrician, speech and language therapist, school nurse)
• Educational Staff (e.g. SENCO, nursery key worker)

Please follow the link below for more information and what evidence/forms you need to supply to request an assessment:

Autistic Spectrum Condition Referral