The Autism and ADHD Service

The Autism and ADHD Service Our service provides specialist diagnostic assessments of autism and ADHD for adults and children.

Exciting news… We’re so pleased to welcome Nicola, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience,...
26/04/2026

Exciting news…

We’re so pleased to welcome Nicola, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience, to our team.

Nicola has worked across clinics, nurseries, schools and community settings, supporting children and young people. She brings extensive experience working with autism, ADHD and neurological conditions, and supports children from early years right through to adolescence and transition into adulthood.

Nicola will be offering:
▪ Sensory assessments and intervention
▪ Therapy for children who are minimally speaking
▪ Support with motor skills, handwriting, self care and daily living
▪ Input into complex autism and ADHD assessments, including children with additional physical needs

We’re incredibly excited to expand our service and offer even more support to the children and families we work with.

💻 Not sure where to start? Visit our FREE screening tool on our website to find out if an assessment is right for you or your child.

24/04/2026

It’s not about ‘mild’ or ‘severe’ and most people misunderstand how autism severity is actually assessed.

Listen to find out more 🔊

If you have ADHD or are autistic, it’s not just in your head, it’s how your brain and nervous system are wired.Your bra...
22/04/2026

If you have ADHD or are autistic, it’s not just in your head, it’s how your brain and nervous system are wired.

Your brain processes information, emotions and sensory input differently. This can mean:
• Emotions are felt more quickly and more strongly
• The “pause” between feeling and reacting is shorter
• It can take longer for your nervous system to calm back down

In ADHD, this is linked to differences in emotional regulation and impulse control, the brain struggles to filter and manage emotional responses.

In autism, it’s often connected to sensory processing and overwhelm, when your brain is already overloaded, emotions can feel much bigger and harder to contain.

So what might feel like a small situation to someone else can feel intense and consuming for you.

It’s not that you’re overreacting.
It’s that your brain is processing more and faster.

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) aren’t just about how a child talks.It can affect how they understand la...
20/04/2026

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) aren’t just about how a child talks.

It can affect how they understand language, express themselves, follow instructions, and make sense of the world around them.

A child with SLCN might:
▪struggle to find the right words
▪ say “I don’t know” a lot
▪get frustrated or overwhelmed
▪find it hard to follow what’s being said

It’s often mistaken for behaviour… when really, it’s a communication difficulty. And when a child can’t express what they need or understand what’s happening around them, everything can feel harder.

With the right support, things can change.

We offer Speech, Language and Communication Needs assessments with our specialist team, including detailed reports and clear next steps.

Our Speech and Language Therapists can also provide assessments with specific recommendations to support Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

📩 DM us for more info.

It just starts with a phone call.If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just have questions about neurodivergence you...
17/04/2026

It just starts with a phone call.

If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just have questions about neurodivergence you don’t have to have it all figured out first.

Our clinicians offer in person appointments across the UK and online consultations for anyone needing guidance. Whether you’re waiting for an assessment, already diagnosed, self identifying, or a previous client, we’re here to talk things through with you.

Contact us:
▪01843 663116
▪info@autismandadhdservice.com

Meet Hannah part of our highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist team.She has spent over 15 years working with c...
15/04/2026

Meet Hannah part of our highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist team.

She has spent over 15 years working with children with autism, helping to build a clear and accurate picture when it comes to assessment and diagnosis.

Alongside her NHS role, Hannah also runs her own private practice and brings a wealth of experience from working across London and now locally in our East Sussex clinics.

In 2014, she was awarded the Sternberg Award for Clinical Innovation by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, recognising her outstanding contribution to the field.

We’re so proud to have Hannah as part of our team, bringing both expertise and a genuine understanding of the children and families we support.

14/04/2026

There are now more ways to access an assessment, you no longer have to wait for a GP referral.

You can use our self-referral service to get started when you’re ready.

Simply head to our website, click the “Self Refer” tab, and fill out your details, it’s as straightforward as that.

10/04/2026

We’re still missing autistic girls and the impact shows up in their mental health.

Autism in girls often looks different, which means many go without an early autism diagnosis and are instead seen through anxiety or mental health difficulties.

This is why… 🔈

You’ve always felt a bit different…but never quite known why. From the outside, it can look like you’re coping. Inside, ...
09/04/2026

You’ve always felt a bit different…but never quite known why. From the outside, it can look like you’re coping. Inside, it can feel like everything takes more effort than it should.

This is where the journey towards an autism diagnosis begins - with a feeling that something finally makes sense.

👉 You can self refer for an autism assessment via our website

If we’re talking about health, especially mental health, we can’t ignore neurodivergence. Mental health struggles in neu...
07/04/2026

If we’re talking about health, especially mental health, we can’t ignore neurodivergence. Mental health struggles in neurodivergent people are often misunderstood. What looks like anxiety or low mood is very often the result of years of masking, sensory overload, and trying to cope in environments that don’t fit.

It’s not just “mental health”. It’s understanding how the brain works. Because until we recognise that, we’re not really supporting mental health at all.

At The Autism & ADHD service, we’re proud to look at the bigger picture by supporting not just diagnosis, but the mental health and wellbeing of our clients and their families long after too.

03/04/2026

An assessment isn’t about putting a label on your child.
It’s about understanding why they find certain things difficult and what will actually help.

👉🏼 To book an assessment, visit our website.

Awareness has come a long way.More people are starting to understand that autism doesn’t look one way, that it isn’t alw...
01/04/2026

Awareness has come a long way.

More people are starting to understand that autism doesn’t look one way, that it isn’t always obvious, and that so many children and adults have been missed for years and we believe that matters.

Because behind every “quiet”, “sensitive”, “struggling” or “different” child or adult… there’s often a story that just hasn’t been fully understood yet.

This month isn’t just about raising awareness for the sake of it. It’s about continuing to build understanding, sharing real insight. Throughout April, we’ll be sharing practical tips, signs to look out for, and honest conversations about what autism can actually look like day to day.

And if you’re in that space of wondering, whether for your child or yourself, we’re here to help you find answers, with assessments available through our team.

autismandadhdservice.com/assessments-and-diagnosis

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