Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessments in North West London

Gold Standard Neurodevelopmental Assessments for Under and Over 18’s

We only offer Gold Standard Assessments following National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of Psychiatrist Guidance and Standards. Our expert clinicians collect information from a variety of sources using a variety of clinical methods and are able to consider different clinical possibilities for you or your child’s challenges.

We pride ourselves on providing the highest assessment standards and quality. In this multi-disciplinary assessment, we always use at least two experienced assessors from different professions - one of whom is a Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist.

What Is A Neurodevelopmental Assessment?

  • A Neurodevelopmental Assessment is a detailed evaluation used to understand how a person’s brain development affects their thinking, behaviour, learning, and daily functioning.

    It’s commonly used when there are concerns about conditions like Autism Spectrum Condition/Disorder (ASC/ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities, and/or Developmental Delays.

  • The assessment explores several areas, such as:

    • Cognitive abilities (thinking, problem-solving, memory)

    • Communication and language skills

    • Social interaction

    • Attention and concentration

    • Motor skills (movement and coordination)

    • Emotional regulation and behaviour

  • The goal is to:

    • Clarify whether a neurodevelopmental condition is present

    • Identify strengths and challenges

    • Guide support, treatment, or accommodations (like school or workplace adjustments)

  • The primary difference is that psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication and treat severe mental illnesses, while psychologists hold doctoral degrees and focus primarily on psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and psychological assessments without prescribing medication.

  • Combined Neurodevelopmental Assessments at West Hampstead Child & Young Person Clinic start from £3,200 and is inclusive of the assessment, questionnaires, appointments, multi-disciplinary team meetings, feedback meeting(s) and report.

    Our wait time is approximately between 4 - 8 weeks, depending on the type of assessment and time of year. If you would like an updated timeframe, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

  • As a first step, we would suggest booking an initial 15-minute free consultation with a senior clinician. During this consultation, you’ll be able to discuss any presenting concerns and discuss options for the assessment.

    Following the consultation, the admin team will be in touch to guide you through the process and arrange the assessment.

    You can book an initial consultation here via the online link, or via telephone and email.

Assessment Process & Fees

Neurodevelopment assessments here at the clinic start from £3,200 and are inclusive of the following:

  • We will send you and your child’s school key specialist Social Communication measures before your meeting and the Lead Clinician will review these before you meet.

  • i) Initial Family Meeting and Consent Meeting - Either on the day or prior online, the Lead Clinician will meet you and your child together.

    ii) Parental Meeting - The Lead Clinician will meet the parents to take an extensive developmental and social communication history.

    iii) ADOS Assessment - Whilst the parents are meeting the Lead Clinician, the Child/Young Person will be doing the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule with another Senior Clinician.

  • i) Family Meeting - On a separate day, you will first meet the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist together with your child.

    ii) Parent Meeting - the Consultant will then meet you (parents) on your own to allow you time to speak without your child being there.

    iii) Child/Young Person Meeting - the ADHD Consultant will meet with your child on their own to get to know your child and to complete a Mental State Assessment.

  • The child or young person will complete a Computerised Assessment looking at signs of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.

    *(The QB Check is available as an optional add-on for an additional fee)

  • The clinical team will meet together to discuss findings from the assessment and consider all the information that has been collected, including from school, from home and from the young person, using a variety of data collection methods.

  • At the end of the assessment period, your Lead Clinician will put the information together and provide a diagnosis if appropriate. He or she will share any recommendations that they may have. Together, you will agree on a Plan to take forward.

  • You will receive a detailed Report with Recommendations.

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We proudly tailor our assessments to the individual and can also include an Educational Psychology Assessment for an additional fee.

We accept WPA and Aviva insurance for ADHD + Autism assessments. Please contact your insurer first to check whether the assessment is covered under your policy and whether this benefit applies to you.

If you are seeking a private neurodevelopmental assessment for your child in London, contact us.

If you know which service you require, please contact us using the form, and we will get in touch to arrange the details.

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