Overview
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
The Neurodevelopmental Pathway & Support Team (NPST)
(Previously known as The Behaviour & Emotional Health Team)
The Neurodevelopmental Pathway & Support Team is the starting point of the neurodevelopmental pathway for children/young people registered with a Nottingham City GP, where there are queries regarding possible Autism and/or ADHD. The team works with families and other professionals to determine whether a referral to a Community Paediatrician is needed for a clinical assessment of Autism and/or ADHD.
The team completes a range of non-clinical assessments to understand if the child/young person is presenting with strengths, needs and differences in common with Autism (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and would benefit from a formal Clinical Assessment via Community Paediatrics. A range of evidence based programmes are also provided to offer support and advice as well as signposting to other suitable services.
Minimum and maximum age of service users
No minimum age for Autism, 5 years for a clinical assessment of ADHD to be considered. Maximum age of 17 years and 10 months at the point of referral.
Who is the service for?
Parents/Carers, young people and professionals that have queries of Neurodivergence of a Child/Young person and wish to explore the formal assessment process/pathway.
Parents/Carers of children and young people who have received a clinical diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD in the UK or abroad and would like to access an evidence-based programme.
Parenting support programmes available include:
- Cygnet – a 6 week programme for parents/carers of a child with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD/ASC (autism), aged between 5-18 Years
- The New Forest Parenting Programme (NFPP)– a 6 week programme For parents/carers of a child with an ADHD diagnosis or displaying behaviours indicative of ADHD, aged between 5-11 Years (Please see our Leaflet for more information, under DOWNLOADS)
- The Adolescent - New Forest Parenting Programme (A-NFPP) - a 6 week programme For parents/carers of a child with an ADHD diagnosis or displaying behaviours indicative of ADHD, aged between 11 years plus (Please see our Leaflet for more information, under DOWNLOADS)
Support Sessions for Parents/ Carers
(Please see our Leaflet for more information, under DOWNLOADS)
We offer Support sessions to parents and carers who may be considering referring to the pathway and/or require support to complete the referral form. We also offer sessions to parents/carers while their child is waiting on the pathway.
Parents/carers can contact the team at NPST.enquiries@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or by calling us on 0115 8761716
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ESTIMATED WAIT TIMES
Our current estimated minimum wait times are 24 months from when we accept a child or young person's referral to when they are assigned to a practitioner.
We care currently screening referrals from June 2024. There are currently 1,419 young people with active referrals with the team.
Please note, wait times are only a guide and subject to change.
All new referrals to the pathway must be made using the referral pack. All information and guidance are located under DOWNLOADS.
Please look at our NEW parent/carer monthly newsletter. You can signup to OPT-IN/OUT to receive this newsletter automatically at https://forms.office.com/e/NERfQFLvpH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Do/Have Wait Times Change?
Our referral pathway is not linear, so referrals are not reviewed in the order they are received.
Each referral is managed based on the individual needs of the child, meaning wait times can vary.
We rely heavily on the information provided at the point of referral. This helps us triage effectively, understand the child’s individual needs, and consider the support already in place.
Several factors can influence wait times, including:
The child’s age, whether they have a sibling already known to us, whether it is a re‑referral after completing the New Forest Parenting Programme, any new information received after the referral is submitted, transfers from other pathways where wait times are honoured and our capacity.
Because of these variables, wait times can change at any point.
The way in which we review and formulate the information received has also changed. The reviews are in depth and holistic, bringing together all the information received and available to us and considering from an Autism & ADHD perspective.
Does my child require a diagnosis of Autism/ADHD to get help & support?
School’s provide reasonable adjustments and support based on their ongoing assessment of children’s individual education support needs. Educators are also extremely knowledgeable about the range of service and support available from various providers and this is not reliant on a diagnosis.
What support can I access through NPST whilst my child’s is waiting?
NPST’s support offer is 1:1 support session (parent/carer) with a Family Support Worker, if requested, and the New Forest Parenting Programme (NFPP). We have changed our processes to offer this supportive programme as soon as possible and at the point of acceptance to the pathway if criteria are met. NFPP is the 1st line of care & treatment for ADHD . Parents have a range of programme dates, times and formats to access.
Monthly News Letter OPT-IN/OUT
We have launched 2 monthly newsletters to provide information to Parents/Carers and also Professionals. You can opt in/out at any time to automatically receive it to your preferred email account.
Please sing up via the following links
Parent/Carer NPST - OPT IN/OUT of receiving Monthly News Letter: https://forms.office.com/e/NERfQFLvpH
Professional NPST - OPT IN/OUT of receiving Monthly News Letter: https://forms.office.com/e/9v0uDD0Bun
Times and availability
Age Range: 0-17 years 10 mths