Our Clinical Approach

Children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions may experience long-standing differences in cognition, learning, emotional regulation, behaviour and social functioning. At NeuroKids, we provide specialist assessment-informed support for children with established neurodevelopmental needs. ​

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Our work is grounded in neuropsychological formulation and rehabilitation principles, rather than diagnostic labelling alone. Our role is to help children and families understand and manage the diagnosis and functional impact to supporting meaningful day-to-day outcomes across home, school and community settings.

We do not assess for autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

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Who We Support

We support children and young people with identified or suspected neurodevelopmental differences, including:

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• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Tourette Syndrome and tic disorders

• Specific learning difficulties

• Developmental coordination and executive functioning difficulties

• Complex or overlapping neurodevelopmental profiles

Support is tailored to the child’s developmental level, strengths and needs, and delivered within the context of their wider educational, family and care environments.

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What We Offer

Neurodevelopmental needs are heterogeneous and evolve over time. Effective support therefore requires a clear understanding of how a child’s neurodevelopmental profile impacts everyday functioning, rather than reliance on diagnosis alone.

Our approach emphasises:

• Comprehensive assessment of cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning

• Neuropsychological formulation to understand patterns of strength and difficulty

• Practical, goal-focused recommendations linked to real-world functioning

• Collaboration with families, schools and professionals to support consistency

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Why Assessment Matters First

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We begin with a structured assessment and formulation to clarify needs and guide support. Assessment findings form the foundation for all subsequent therapeutic or rehabilitative work.

Assessment allows us to:

• Identify cognitive, emotional and behavioural strengths and challenges

• Understand how neurodevelopmental differences impact learning, regulation and relationships

• Clarify priorities for intervention or support

• Ensure recommendations are targeted, realistic and measurable

• Avoid generic or unfocused therapy

How We Support After Assessment

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Once needs are understood, we provide rehabilitation-focused, formulation-led support. Therapeutic support is individualised, time-limited and reviewed, with goals adjusted as the child's needs develop.

This may include:

• Post-diagnostic support and understanding

• Psychological intervention targeting emotional regulation, anxiety or behaviour

• Executive functioning and cognitive strategy development

• Support with adjustment, self-esteem and coping

• Family coaching to support understanding and consistency

• Liaison with schools to support implementation of recommendations

• Coordination with wider professionals where needs are complex or overlapping

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What This Service Does Not Provide (Parent-Led Enquires)

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To support informed-decision making and help families understand whether this service is the right fit, it is important to clarify what this service does not provide.

We do not provide:

• Diagnostic assessments for autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions

• EHCP assessments, EHCP reviews or tribunal reports

• General educational psychology advice without a neuropsychological or functional focus

• Exploratory consultations without a clear question or outcome​​

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Who This Service Is For

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This service is most appropriate when:​​​

• There is an established or suspected neurodevelopmental condition

• You want to understand how this impacts learning, behaviour or emotional regulation

• Assessment findings will be used to guide support or intervention

• There is a clear question or outcome you are seeking

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Where NeuroKids is formally instructed by a case manager or solicitor, neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention may be provided as part of a structured rehabilitation or medico-legal programme. Work is tailored to the questions set out in the letter of instruction and integrated with wider therapeutic, educational and care planning.

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To enquire about neurodevelopmental support or clarification of suitability, please complete our enquiry form or email info@neurokids.co.uk with relevant background information and the specific question you want addressed.