Neurodiversity Assessment Pathway
Language around neurodiversity continues to evolve and we will update our content accordingly. Whether you love these pages or think something is missing, we welcome and appreciate your feedback. It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people (around 15% of the UK population) are neurodivergent. Whether you require assistance for neurodevelopmental diagnostics or business integration, we are here to help you achieve success. Anxiety may appear as sleep difficulties, fear of school, avoidance of social situations, or physical symptoms like headaches. Our evaluations help confirm whether an anxiety disorder is present and suggest ways forward.
The Cardiff University community are a helpful bunch, here to help you get ahead in your chosen career. Our Bossing It series brings together advice from alumni contributors in various fields – tap into their collective wisdom and browse through top tips on a wide range of topics. It’s worth noting that many neurodiverse individuals communicate straightforwardly. This doesn’t mean we lack extensive vocabulary or the ability to use metaphors, but rather that we don’t embed hidden meanings in our speech – so consider being direct and clear.
Jamie Green is a Communications Consultant and Welsh Labour Councillor for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in Cardiff. Diagnosed with dyspraxia as an adult, he has been a long-time advocate for neurodiversity matters. In 2024, he successfully proposed a motion for Cardiff to become a “Neurodivergent-friendly City.” He now chairs a cross-party group focused on making both the council and the city more inclusive for neurodivergent people. Although interviews with family and carers are incredibly helpful, these assessments can also be carried out without access to an informant from their early childhood.
There are other services and organisations in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan that support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing. Our teams are made up of different professionals who all offer friendly and non-judgemental support to you and your family. Living with a health condition or disability may well have enabled you to develop key employability skills which are highly desired by graduate recruiters, such as flexibility, time management, resilience, communication and negotiation. My Plus Students Club offers a free guide to help you reflect on and draft a useful statement outlining your strengths, which will help with career planning and when taking part in recruitment, such as drafting your CV or a cover letter.
Demand for neurodivergence services has rapidly grown in recent years, with increased awareness of neurodivergent conditions leading to thousands of people seeking assessments and support. A further £13.7 Neurodiversity Assessment million will be invested to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments across Wales. Whilst not working directly with children and young people, the services work in partnership with other organisations to support parents/ carers. Personal Independence Payment (formerly Disabled Living Allowance) can help people aged 16 or over with some of the extra costs of a long term physical or mental health condition or disability. You can use this funding to pay for services or technology that can support you. Access to Work (AtW) can fund workplace support for those with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions or disabilities.
Families living with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can now access 24 hour support and advice, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced. Diagnostic assessments for children who experience challenges with inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. Diagnostic assessments for adults who experience challenges with inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. Neurodivergent profiles can shape how a person thinks, connects with others, and experiences the world. We can also offer private assessments for conditions that sometimes overlap with neurodivergent traits. These include conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Working face to face across the South of England and South Wales including; Cardiff, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Exeter, London, Sussex, Portsmouth and Kent and online all across the UK and abroad.
Through specialist clinical and business expertise, we help employers create genuinely inclusive workplaces and guide neurodiverse entrepreneurs in building sustainable, successful businesses. Our psychiatric and neurodivergent assessments in Cardiff are designed to make it easier to understand a child’s emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. These assessments give families the clarity and guidance they need to support their child effectively. A comprehensive triage processThis explores developmental history, current experiences, family context, education or work demands, and areas of difference or challenge.
GPs and other professionals struggle with limited time and resources, managing complex information gathering processes and administrative burdens. Assessors face constraints in providing support due to overwhelming demand for diagnostic assessments. These findings underscore the need for systemic changes to better support neurodiverse individuals and their families while alleviating pressure on professionals. Our Cardiff clinicians combine expert knowledge with a compassionate approach to help children and young people gain clarity about their mental health and development. From psychiatric evaluations for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and gender dysphoria to comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments, every appointment is evidence-based and designed individually. “We have also developed a new course in our Recovery and Wellbeing College called Understanding Neurodiversity.
The IAS have learned that they need to adapt to the needs of the clients and the increased numbers of attendees in the forums. Although the increase is a positive thing for the service, this may have increased the anxiety levels of those who were not confident enough to speak in front of others in a large group setting. Friendships can be formed if the structure is changed to help facilitate and encourage this. In the second hour of the forum, the room was split into smaller groups of people.
Explore the website to learn more about our autism diagnostic services and book your assessment today. If you are in need of urgent mental health support, or you are not sure where to turn to get advice and guidance on your mental health, call 111 and press 2. We specialise in providing high-quality, NICE-compliant Autism and ADHD assessments from our trusted assessment hubs. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity and answers for your child, or an adult looking to better understand yourself, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Amanda’s clinical experience ranges from acute psychiatric settings to long term psychotherapeutic interventions. She has been working in private practice for 5 years, seeing adult clients for therapy interventions both in person and online.
The 2026 show will feature a bustling exhibition floor packed with organisations offering advice, support, products, and services tailored to the neurodivergent community. Plus, enjoy a full schedule of insightful seminars running throughout the day across two dedicated seminar rooms. Lisa has provided support for children I have worked with on the Autism Spectrum.
The Cardiff University community are a helpful bunch, here to help you get ahead in your chosen career. Our Bossing It series brings together advice from alumni contributors in various fields – tap into their collective wisdom and browse through top tips on a wide range of topics. It’s worth noting that many neurodiverse individuals communicate straightforwardly. This doesn’t mean we lack extensive vocabulary or the ability to use metaphors, but rather that we don’t embed hidden meanings in our speech – so consider being direct and clear.
Jamie Green is a Communications Consultant and Welsh Labour Councillor for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in Cardiff. Diagnosed with dyspraxia as an adult, he has been a long-time advocate for neurodiversity matters. In 2024, he successfully proposed a motion for Cardiff to become a “Neurodivergent-friendly City.” He now chairs a cross-party group focused on making both the council and the city more inclusive for neurodivergent people. Although interviews with family and carers are incredibly helpful, these assessments can also be carried out without access to an informant from their early childhood.
There are other services and organisations in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan that support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing. Our teams are made up of different professionals who all offer friendly and non-judgemental support to you and your family. Living with a health condition or disability may well have enabled you to develop key employability skills which are highly desired by graduate recruiters, such as flexibility, time management, resilience, communication and negotiation. My Plus Students Club offers a free guide to help you reflect on and draft a useful statement outlining your strengths, which will help with career planning and when taking part in recruitment, such as drafting your CV or a cover letter.
Demand for neurodivergence services has rapidly grown in recent years, with increased awareness of neurodivergent conditions leading to thousands of people seeking assessments and support. A further £13.7 Neurodiversity Assessment million will be invested to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments across Wales. Whilst not working directly with children and young people, the services work in partnership with other organisations to support parents/ carers. Personal Independence Payment (formerly Disabled Living Allowance) can help people aged 16 or over with some of the extra costs of a long term physical or mental health condition or disability. You can use this funding to pay for services or technology that can support you. Access to Work (AtW) can fund workplace support for those with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions or disabilities.
Families living with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can now access 24 hour support and advice, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced. Diagnostic assessments for children who experience challenges with inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. Diagnostic assessments for adults who experience challenges with inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. Neurodivergent profiles can shape how a person thinks, connects with others, and experiences the world. We can also offer private assessments for conditions that sometimes overlap with neurodivergent traits. These include conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Working face to face across the South of England and South Wales including; Cardiff, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Exeter, London, Sussex, Portsmouth and Kent and online all across the UK and abroad.
Through specialist clinical and business expertise, we help employers create genuinely inclusive workplaces and guide neurodiverse entrepreneurs in building sustainable, successful businesses. Our psychiatric and neurodivergent assessments in Cardiff are designed to make it easier to understand a child’s emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. These assessments give families the clarity and guidance they need to support their child effectively. A comprehensive triage processThis explores developmental history, current experiences, family context, education or work demands, and areas of difference or challenge.
GPs and other professionals struggle with limited time and resources, managing complex information gathering processes and administrative burdens. Assessors face constraints in providing support due to overwhelming demand for diagnostic assessments. These findings underscore the need for systemic changes to better support neurodiverse individuals and their families while alleviating pressure on professionals. Our Cardiff clinicians combine expert knowledge with a compassionate approach to help children and young people gain clarity about their mental health and development. From psychiatric evaluations for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and gender dysphoria to comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments, every appointment is evidence-based and designed individually. “We have also developed a new course in our Recovery and Wellbeing College called Understanding Neurodiversity.
The IAS have learned that they need to adapt to the needs of the clients and the increased numbers of attendees in the forums. Although the increase is a positive thing for the service, this may have increased the anxiety levels of those who were not confident enough to speak in front of others in a large group setting. Friendships can be formed if the structure is changed to help facilitate and encourage this. In the second hour of the forum, the room was split into smaller groups of people.
Explore the website to learn more about our autism diagnostic services and book your assessment today. If you are in need of urgent mental health support, or you are not sure where to turn to get advice and guidance on your mental health, call 111 and press 2. We specialise in providing high-quality, NICE-compliant Autism and ADHD assessments from our trusted assessment hubs. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity and answers for your child, or an adult looking to better understand yourself, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Amanda’s clinical experience ranges from acute psychiatric settings to long term psychotherapeutic interventions. She has been working in private practice for 5 years, seeing adult clients for therapy interventions both in person and online.
The 2026 show will feature a bustling exhibition floor packed with organisations offering advice, support, products, and services tailored to the neurodivergent community. Plus, enjoy a full schedule of insightful seminars running throughout the day across two dedicated seminar rooms. Lisa has provided support for children I have worked with on the Autism Spectrum.
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