Translate

Autism & ADHD

Getting help

If you think that you or your child may have Autism or ADHD, we can support you in getting an assessment.

Right to Choose Assessments

You may have heard about the Right to Choose pathway. This allows you to choose an NHS-approved provider for a remote or online assessment.

How to Refer

Choose your prefered provider from this list approved of suppliers
- This list will show
  - which providers are available for adults/children and ADHD/Autism
  - their current waiting times
  - whether they offer medication after diagnosis
Complete our online referral form
- This form will ask you
  - what symptoms or difficulties you are experiencing
  - which provider you chose in the first step

Need Help Deciding?

If you are unsure which provider to choose, you can contact any of the services directly. They will be happy to explain what they offer and how their assessment process works.

Self-refer your child directly to a clinical specialist

If you would like for your child to be assessed locally, you can self-refer directly

Sussex ICB - ADHD and autism support and information

Find services, advice and support if you or someone you care for might be autistic or have ADHD.

Visit the Sussex ICB website

National Autistic Society

Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

Autism Independent UK

Autism Independent UK helps to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.

01536 523 274

Website

Dimensions

They support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.

ASD Helping Hands

ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by an ASD and aim to make a positive difference to their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trust

Amaze Sussex

Amaze Sussex is the charity that coordinates and delivers the ND Family Support Service in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Amaze's overarching mission is to guide children, young people, and their families through the complex world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to know their rights, feel less alone, and get the support they need.

Website

Reaching Families

Reaching Families is a parent-carer led charity that delivers similar services, including the ND Family Support Navigation Service, to parents and families of children and young people with SEND in West Sussex. Their goal is to empower, inform, and support these families in their daily lives through information, training, and peer support.

Website

Support and Information for Families

This service provides information, guidance, and emotional support to parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) who have, or are seeking a diagnosis for, conditions like ADHD and Autism. They often deliver support through workshops, peer-to-peer sharing rooms, resources, and one-to-one guidance. The primary aim is to empower families to better understand their child's needs, manage behaviours, and navigate the complex pathways of specialist services, sometimes working in partnership with charities like Amaze and Reaching Families.

Website