The children\u2019s and young people\u2019s neurodevelopmental pathway offer autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments.<\/p>\n
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“What is the ADHD and Autism service?”<\/strong><\/p>\n The neurodevelopment service is a specialist service for children and adolescents that offers:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “How old does my child have to be for an assessment?”<\/strong><\/p>\n Autism assessments are offered for children aged 5 to 18 in Rotherham. <\/p>\n “How does my child get an assessment?”<\/strong><\/p>\n Referrals can only be sent by schools or education settings. As part of the referral process, schools must complete the \u201cTree\u201d form. This form must be downloaded and completed. The extra information should be filled in together by the school and the parent or carer.<\/p>\n Referrals cannot be accepted from parents, carers, young people themselves, or extended family members. <\/p>\n “What is the waiting time to be seen for an assessment?”<\/strong><\/p>\n You can find the current waiting times for Rotherham’s Adult Services, including ADHD and ASD assessments on the RDaSH Website: RDaSH Rotherham Children Services Waiting Times<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “I have a question about the Children’s ADHD and Autism Service.”<\/strong><\/p>\n You can contact the service directly:<\/p>\n Rotherham<\/strong> Visit their website: RDaSH Children’s and Young People’s Autism and ADHD Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n Open weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm, excluding bank holidays.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n NHS ADHD in Children and Young People<\/a><\/p>\n NHS Signs of Autism in Children<\/a><\/p>\n NHS Autism<\/a><\/p>\n ADHD UK<\/a><\/p>\n National Autistic Society<\/a><\/p>\n Related pages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Children’s Services<\/a><\/p>\n ADHD and Autism Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n NHS Adult ADHD Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n NHS Adult Autism Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nADHD assessments are offered for children aged 7 to 18 in Rotherham.<\/p>\n
\nIf a child or young person is electively home educated, referrals can be made by the Electively Home Educated team or Education Inclusion Services.<\/p>\n
\nAll people with parental responsibility must give their consent\u00a0before a referral can be made.<\/p>\n
\nTel: 03000 215 984
\nEmail: rdash.rotherham-childrens-neuro@nhs.net<\/p>\n
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