Before any assessment takes place, it is essential that we have consent from your child if they are 12 years or older. We assume a child of this age and upwards (unless there is information to suggest otherwise) is able to be involved in the decision making about their assessment. We will ask about consent at each stage of the assessment. Regardless of age, it is helpful to talk through with your child what the assessment is for and begin to have conversations about what ASD and/or ADHD are. been showing symptoms in at least two different settings–for example, at home and at school, to rule out the possibility that the behaviour is just a reaction to certain teachers or to parental control GPs and other professionals can refer to the specialist children’s services via online portal, telephone and post. Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA) service offering support through the criminal investigation process There's no simple test to determine whether you or your child has ADHD, but your specialist can make an accurate diagnosis after a detailed assessment. The assessment may include:

Mindworks Surrey is raising awareness about emotional wellbeing support available to children, young people and their parents in Surrey this Children’s Mental Health Week (February 7 to February 13). We began our new approach with phase one (April to September 2021). A phased approach ensures we can keep families safe and well supported while we are introducing changes. Phase two begins in September. Our Mindworks Surrey community teams work across Surrey and are made up of health and social care professionals. These multi-disciplinary teams promote good mental health and provide assessment and treatment to children and young people up to the age of 18 with a mental health condition.Surrey Family Services is offering drop-ins at youth clubs across the county for children, young people and families to obtain further support in the form of information and advice and will be able to book in for a well-being assessment and further local support. Most people with ADHD have problems that fall into both these categories, but this is not always the case. The group will meet for 12 to 15 weeks after school and it aims to help young people who have been affected by sexual abuse talk about their feelings and worries.

symptoms that make their lives considerably more difficult on a social, academic or occupational level Specialist therapy and support for children, young people and families who have been affected by sexual trauma, offering both individual and group therapy autistic spectrum condition (ASC)–this affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviourThis means that we are moving away from a standardised offer across the county to a far more personalised service in line with the particular needs of each school, its parents and children. Autistic people can have differences with 'reading' other people which includes recognising and understanding others' feelings and intentions, as well as responding to these. This can also include differences with expressing their own emotions. Autistic people may also: In the case of crisis, professionals can make a request for support to Access and Advice (formerly CAMHS Single Point of Access) on 0300 222 5755, 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm Saturday. Diagnosing ADHD in children depends on a set of strict criteria. To be diagnosed with ADHD, your child must have 6 or more symptoms of inattentiveness, or 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

We want our children, young people and their families to thrive. This is our aim. So our alliance of partners is working together to advise, help and support this.

The Solace Centre, also known as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), provides local communities with a safe, discreet and caring environment to support victims of rape and sexual assault. Referrals for continence (early toileting, constipation, nocturnal enuresis, daytime enuresis), occupational therapy and speech and language therapy can be made directly by parents/carers themselves via One Stop. How doesOne Stop work? The service works with Surrey young people aged 16-25 years who are leaving care and who have a registered GP in Surrey. Children in Care Although not always the case, some children may also have signs of other problems or conditions alongside ADHD, such as: