Sefton ADHD/ASD children's service - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust

Please note

We only accept referrals with a confirmed diagnosis given by an NHS provider

Our Specialist Nurse will offer an Initial assessment/reassessment after referral which will assist families in understanding the need of their child following diagnosis. this will be either a telephone consultation or in a clinic setting. If further intervention is identified one of the team will support the child/young person and families with personalised strategies. This might include behaviour management or help to improve the child’s emotional wellbeing.

Access criteria

We support Children and young people up until the age of 19 years if they have previously accessed the service. New referrals will only be accepted until the child or young person reaches their 18th birthday. The child or young person must have a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD or ASD which has been given by a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist and be registered with a Sefton GP.

Parents/carers are required to opt-in to the service once before an initial assessment is offered. Children/young people not receiving intervention from the service are discharged and will remain under the care of universal services. Once discharged a new referral is then required.

Please note: We are not commissioned to support Educational concerns.

Referral

Referrals are received from Community Paediatricians, CAMHS, School Health, Health Visitors, other Health Professionals, Social Care, Education and Voluntary Sector. Referral forms can be requested by contacting the team by telephone.

Parents/ carers can refer their child back in to the service by contacting the service by telephone provided they have had an initial assessment by one of the Specialist Nurses.