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Moving into or out of Somerset

Understanding what will happen to the assessment when the child or young person moves into or out of Somerset

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Autism and ADHD Pathway: Step by step

What you can expect when going through the Autism and/or ADHD Assessment Pathway

1Pre Assessment Autism and ADHD Pathway

Receiving support at the earliest stage without the need for a diagnosis. Making a smooth transition to assessment for those who require it.

  1. Supporting neurodivergence at the earliest opportunity
  2. Support and training for SENCOs on Autism and ADHD
  3. Myth busting of assessment and diagnosis

    2Assessment

    Equality of access and service quality across the county ensuring NICE compliant assessments for those who require it.

    1. Neurodevelopmental Next Steps Form
    2. Autism and ADHD assessments: local NHS services and Right to Choose
    3. Autism Assessments for 0 to 5 year olds (pre-school)
    4. Neurodevelopmental Assessments for 5 to 17 year olds (school age)
    5. Neurodevelopmental Assessments for adults (over 18 years)
    6. Moving into or out of Somerset
    7. Position statement on private Autism and ADHD Assessments
    8. Position statement on Demand Avoidance
    9. Position statement on assessment of ADHD in children with learning needs
    10. Position statement on assessment and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

      3Post Assessment Autism and ADHD Pathway

      Appropriate support for those who receive a diagnosis, and signposting for those who don't.

      1. Continuing to support neurodivergence
      2. Support after an ADHD diagnosis
      3. ADHD medicines shortage
      4. Supporting children and young people who avoid demands
      5. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) support
      6. If you do not agree with an assessment decision

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        Movers into Somerset from other areas

        If you move to Somerset from another area, we will ask your previous service to send us your assessment paperwork.

        Your child can get support while they wait. This follows the pre‑assessment pathway until the assessment is finished.

        We will check how far your child got in the process before they moved. We may carry on from that point, or we may need to start a new assessment.

        Waiting times are different in each area. We use the referral date from your previous area, not the date we receive your paperwork.

        Movers out of Somerset

        If you are leaving Somerset, contact the CYPNP Advice Line to let us know. We will send your assessment papers to the new NHS service or partnership.

        You can find out about assessment pathways in our neighbouring areas:

        Last updated: June 15, 2026

        Next review due: December 15, 2026

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