Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments

The screening process is a great way to start to explore concerns with you.

Families often contact us to enquire about an assessment for possible Autism Spectrum Condition or ADHD.

At Grow we offer a screening/ pre-assessment that allows families space to safely set out their concerns, a place where you can feel heard and seen in a non-judgemental supportive setting and recommendations to be made regarding the most appropriate next steps. 

This screening assessment is with an experienced Consultant Speech and Language therapist who is able to assess and identify a range of difficulties/conditions.   

This is a good starting point when considering a private neurodevelopmental assessment. It’s also helpful to have for any referral process to mainstream services, such as CAMHS or to get started with some support and strategies while waiting for an assessment through the NHS.

Examples of when you may want to consider a screening assessment:

• It may be that this is a new concern for a young child who may be showing differences in their social communication and language development.  Families would like to better understand what their child is experiencing and how best to support them including which services they could be engaging with within NHS/Education.

• Some families contact with longer-standing concerns which may be of a more subtle or complex nature, making it more challenging for a clear diagnosis to be made through mainstream services.