We are the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team<\/strong>, providing assessments for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years<\/strong> for\u00a0Autism<\/a> and ADHD<\/a>.<\/p>\n We offer combined Autism and ADHD assessments<\/strong>, rather than assessing each condition separately. This reduces the number of appointments needed, as the developmental history information is similar for both conditions.<\/p>\n Research also shows that people diagnosed with one neurodevelopmental difference are more likely to have the other, although this is not always the case.<\/p>\n All assessments are carried out in person<\/strong> at one of our Buckinghamshire locations and follow NICE guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Our team includes a mix of neurotypical and neurodivergent staff<\/strong>, as well as team members with neurodivergent family members. Their lived experience helps us provide compassionate, informed and individualised assessments for young people and their families.<\/p>\n Since June 2024<\/strong>, referrals for ADHD and Autism assessments have nearly doubled<\/strong>. This rise has also been seen across local and national CAMHS services.<\/p>\n As a result, waiting times have increased significantly. We continue to work closely with colleagues and commissioners to find ways to increase our assessment capacity.<\/p>\n In 2025<\/strong>, we more than doubled the number of young people assessed each month.<\/p>\n We are an assessment and diagnosis only<\/strong> team. This means we do not<\/strong> provide support sessions before or after the assessment.<\/p>\n Our Resources <\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Neurodiversity<\/a> pages provides information and resources to help you support your child, whether they are diagnosed with Autism<\/a><\/strong> and\/or ADHD<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong> or waiting for an assessment.<\/p>\n Our senior peer support worker has put together a welcome webinar for parents and carers of children newly added to the Neuro Assessment team waiting list, providing an overview of the assessment process, available support, and helpful advice while waiting for an Autism and\/or ADHD assessment.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat we assess<\/h2>\n
Our team<\/h2>\n
Demand and waiting times<\/h2>\n
Assessment and diagnosis only<\/h2>\n
We do not:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Support available<\/h2>\n
Resources<\/h3>\n
Welcome Webinar<\/h3>\n