No. You do not need a diagnosis to access this service. This service is aimed at providing early input for anyone who suspects that their child or young person maybe neurodivergent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Neurodiversity Hub Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.
We know that understanding neurodiversity—and navigating the support available—can sometimes feel overwhelming. This space brings together clear, straightforward answers to the questions that families, young people, and professionals most often ask about neurodivergent needs, services, and resources.
If you can’t find the answer to your question here, you’re always welcome to contact us—we’re here to help.
No. You do not need a diagnosis to access this service. This service is aimed at providing early input for anyone who suspects that their child or young person maybe neurodivergent.
To increase accessibility, this service can be referred into by parents, carers as well as professionals that are involved with supporting the child, young person and family.
To increase accessibility, this service can be referred into by parents, carers as well as professionals that are involved with supporting the child, young person and family.
We will offer a different service to each family depending on their needs.
This could look like universal support such as;
- Workshops
- Short courses
- Coaching sessions/time to talk
Or more targeted support direct with parent/carers or young people.
We will offer a different service to each family depending on their needs.
This could look like universal support such as;
- Workshops
- Short courses
- Coaching sessions/time to talk
Or more targeted support direct with parent/carers or young people.
Coming soon
Coming soon
We have created a guide to how to get children assessed for a range of different neurodiversities.
We have created a guide to how to get children assessed for a range of different neurodiversities.
Your child may have lots of traits of a neurodiversity but still not get a diagnosis and that can be really frustrating and confusing for parents. You may have been hoping that a diagnosis would bring your child support and feel hopeless if after an assessment they are not given a diagnosis.
We have put together some information here which explains why a child might not be diagnosed with a neurodiversity and how this does not invalidate their need for support.
Your child may have lots of traits of a neurodiversity but still not get a diagnosis and that can be really frustrating and confusing for parents. You may have been hoping that a diagnosis would bring your child support and feel hopeless if after an assessment they are not given a diagnosis.
We have put together some information here which explains why a child might not be diagnosed with a neurodiversity and how this does not invalidate their need for support.