Find information about the Neurodevelopmental support team, which operates within the Family Service.
On this page
- Neurodevelopmental support team
- Referral Pathways
- Parent support programmes and workshops
- Parent support information sessions
- Newsletters
- Right to Choose Guidance, Children and Young People
- Contact details
Neurodevelopmental support team
The Neurodevelopmental support team operates within the Family Service, offering early assistance to families concerned their child may have neurodevelopmental support needs suggestive of Autism or ADHD. Early support includes:
- Triage of information, detailed review and evaluation to identify if referral to Tier/Level 3 Services is required, and
- A variety of evidence-based interventions are available for families of children and young people exhibiting indicative behaviours of Autism and or ADHD, both before and after diagnosis.
Support will be available where there is no formal diagnosis of ASD or ADHD, but where behaviours maybe indicative or characteristic of these conditions, and also for families of children and young people diagnosed with ASD and or ADHD.
If you are a Nottingham City resident, please find further information, at Neurodevelopmental Pathway & Support Team (NPST) (Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory)
Referral Pathways
Find the Neurodevelopmental referral pathways in the links below. (Please note that children registered with a Bassetlaw GP should follow the Bassetlaw pathway)
- Neurodevelopmental Referral Pathway for children and young people - County
- Neurodevelopmental Referral Pathway for children and young people - Bassetlaw
The Neurodevelopmental support team does not accept self-referrals direct from Families. Referrals must be made by a professional involved with your child and or family. For example, the Healthy Family Team or School setting. Please liaise with a professional involved with your child or family, e.g. Healthy Family Team or School setting.
The email for referrals is referralsnst.familyservice@nottscc.gov.uk
If a parent or professional wants to speak to a member of the Family service about a referral to the Neurodevelopmental support team, then please email the following addresses:
New referrals: referralsnst.familyservice@nottscc.gov.uk
Enquiries: familyservicenst@nottscc.gov.uk
Parent support programmes and workshops
Families can opt in for parental support programmes and workshops both pre- and post-diagnosis by using the following links:
Cygnet NST-opt-in- – For parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 5-18, and those with autistic behaviours without diagnosis.
Sleep opt in referral form – The Sleep Tight programme aims to support parents and carers to help their children and young people to achieve a better night’s sleep
ADHD opt in referral form – For parents of a child with an ADHD diagnosis and those with ADHD type behaviours without diagnosis.
Parent workshop opt in referral form – A local model of support and information for parents and carers
Education Transition support opt in referral form – The Education Transition Support Workshop is for parents and carers to learn strategies to assist their children and young people with transitions in education.
You can find details of ADHD and Autism Parent and Carer support groups in the document download section.
Parent support information sessions (Formally drop-in groups)
These sessions are a chance to feel less isolated, an opportunity to meet other parents and carers with similar experiences. Due to the organisation of the group, please do not bring children.
For dates and locations, download Neurodevelopmental support team_parent_support_sessions_2026 [PDF]
Newsletters
Parents and carers
- Neurodevelopmental Pathway Bassetlaw parent and carer, newsletter [PDF]
- Neurodevelopmental support team, newsletter [PDF]
Right to Choose Guidance, Children and Young People
The "Right to Choose" allows families to pick a healthcare provider for their child's ADHD or Autism assessment. If a GP refers a child, the family can choose which hospital or service to use, including private providers that work with the NHS. The GP will discuss available options to help the family make an informed decision.
Download, Right_to_choose_guidance_children and young people_nov_25-final [PDF]
Contact details
Family Service (Nottinghamshire County Council)
- telephone: 0300 500 80 80
- email: FamilyServiceNST@nottscc.gov.uk