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Neurodevelopmental service

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  1. ADHD medication supply disruption:
  2. Summary
  3. Referral Information
  4. Resources for parents and carers

ADHD medication supply disruption:

For the latest updates and information on the national supply shortage of medication prescribed to help manage ADHD symptoms, visit the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System website. 

Phone number:
0344 257 3952
Address:

The Lighthouse Child
Development Centre
Snakes Lane
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6XT

Summary

The South East Essex Neurodevelopmental Service supports children who have a neurodevelopmental disorder as well as their parents and carers. It is available for children and young people living in the Southend, Castle Point and Rochford area. 

Our neurodevelopmental pathway helps children and young people who are showing signs of a neurodevelopmental disorder. Our highly-specialist clinicians are able to assess children and young people, and diagnose neurodevelopmental conditions such as:

  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
  • autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • tics and Tourette’s syndrome
  • dyspraxia

Having a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder can help children and families understand their needs and access support.

However, your child does not need a diagnosis to get help in school. Read more about support for children and their families on our information for parents and carers page. 

Information:

The South East Essex Neurodevelopemental Service is based at The Lighthouse Child Development Centre in Southend. For more information on The Lighthouse and latest updates, please visit our keeping you informed page. 

Referral Information

Schools, GPs and other healthcare professionals can refer a child or young person to the neurodisability pathway. Visit our referrals webpage to access information on the referral process and required forms

We are not currently able to accept referrals from families. If you are a parent or carer seeking support with your child’s neurodevelopment please speak to your GP or other professional to discuss making a referral. 

Visit our referrals webpage for information about the neurodevelopmental pathway for parents and carers.

There are a wide range of local, national and international resources available for parents and carers who are supporting a child or young person with neurodevelopmental needs. You can find these on our resources for parents and carers page. 

Resources for parents and carers

ADHD information leaflet

Attention Deficit Disorder information leaflet

Anxiety information leaflet

Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Autism Spectrum Condition information leaflet

Depression information leaflet

Developmental Coordination Disorder information leaflet

Gradual retreat method

OCD information leaflet

ODD informatio leaflet

QB testing information leaflet

Sensory Processing Disorder information leaflet

Sleep hygiene

Tics and Tourette's information leaflet

Top tips for sleep hygiene

Top tips for social skills development

Top tips for behaviour management

Top tips for supporting children with ADHD

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In this section

  • About the Lighthouse Child Development Centre
  • Meet the Lighthouse team
  • ASD and ADHD support groups and workshops
  • Latest updates from the Lighthouse Centre
  • Resources for parents and carers
  • Children and young people experiencing sensory processing needs
  • Ready Steady Go’ transition programme
  • My Care Bridge referral process
  • Neurodevelopmental and neurodisability pathway: information for parents and carers
  • Neurodevelopmental service
  • Neurodevelopmental pathway: information for parents and carers
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