Neurodiversity, ADHD and Autism
Autism
Children (<18)
You can self-refer to Children and family health Devon (CFHD) to request specialist NHS help and assessment, usually you don’t have to go via the GP. Equally School and educational facilities are often well placed to either make or assist in completing the referral. Their website has guided videos and all the necessary paperwork (under Neurodiversity), as well as a wealth of other helpful information and resources to support parents and guardians.
To start a referral, follow the link: https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/requesting-help-from-cfhd/
Adult (>18)
An adult Autism referral to DAANA (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service) needs to come via the GP practice. In order to speed the process up, we would ask you to fill in the referral form as best you can before returning to us to finalise and forward.
Right to choose: Other providers are available via NHS referral and may have differing wait times. If you would like to be referred to alternative service, please review their website and complete any necessary forms. Whilst there is a shared care agreement in place with these providers, they will need to prescribe any resultant medication, we are not able to accept responsibility for prescribing medication commenced by these providers.
A list of alternative providers can be found on the Devon referral formulary guidance, these can be found under “Adults” with a green tick under the “ASC” column.
ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Children (<18)
The Community Paediatric Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and support for children with neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD. ADHD is not considered in young people under the age of 6 because the behaviours noted to diagnose ADHD are developmentally appropriate at that age
Our GPs can refer a child for a neurodevelopmental assessment. To support the referral a Parent/Carer information gathering form needs to be completed. It is helpful if the form is completed prior to an appointment being made and brought to the appointment. This form can be found on MyHealth-Devon here
Adult (>18)
An adult ADHD referral to DAANA (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service) needs to come via the GP practice. In order to speed the process up, we would ask you to fill in the referral form as best you can (attached below) before returning to us to finalise and forward.
Right to choose: Other providers are available via NHS referral and may have differing wait times. If you would like to be referred to an alternative service, please review their website and complete any necessary forms. Whilst there is a shared care agreement in place with these providers, they will need to prescribe any resultant medication and this responsibility will not be taken over by Bow Medical Practice. A list of alternative providers can be found below, please see those under “Adults” with a green tick under the “ADHD” column. https://southwest.devonformularyguidance.nhs.uk/referral-guidance/key-messages/adhd-and-autism-faq
