The Autism and ADHD Assessment Pathway works across Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock providing assessments for children for possible Autism and ADHD. The Pathway consists of a team which includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Specialist Nurses, Community Paediatricians and Assistant Practitioners. 

What is ‘neurodiversity?’
We mention ‘neurodiversity and neurodivergent’ on this website. Being neurodivergent just means that your brain works in a different way. It includes a wide range of differences, such as Autism, ADHD, Tourettes Syndrome, Dyspraxia, OCD, and Dyslexia.
Being neurodivergent can provide challenges but also provides individuals with strengths that should be supported and nurtured.

Children referred to this service are likely to be experiencing differences that may be impacting their development such as communication, attention, sensory, emotional regulation, activity levels and organising themselves. You may notice strengths that these differences bring as well as challenges in school, friendships, going out and about, joining in after-school clubs as well as life at home. 

Here you will find information about what you and your child can expect from an Autism or ADHD assessment as well as signposting to resources that can help before, during and after your child’s assessment.