Referral for Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment for Bradford, Airedale and Craven children and young people
The Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or ADHD assessment pathways cover the following age ranges:
- 0 – 2.5 years: refer to a Child Development Service Paediatrician at Airedale Hospital Foundation Trust (AHFT) or Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (BTHFT), as it is inappropriate to enter the ASC/ADHD pathway at this age.
- 2.5 to 7 years: refer to the Child Development Services at AHFT or BTHFT (ASC only)
- 7 to 18 years: refer to Bradford District Care Foundation Trust (BDCFT) CAMHS service. (ASC and/or ADHD) (see separate referral information)
In view of the high demand for ASC/ADHD assessment service, a waiting list is in operation at each service. Referrals are triaged, where the submitted information is reviewed and the child added to the waiting list where appropriate. Incomplete referral
information may result in the referral being returned to the referrer, with advice on next steps e.g. referral to community paediatrics or speech and language therapy.
It is important referrals reach the correct department (as described below) and has the requested information completed to avoid any delay in addition of the child or young person to the waiting list where appropriate.
Under 7 year – ASC referral process
Refer to ANHSFT or BTHFT as follows:
| Under 7 year autism referral |
Referrals pathway |
Referrals accepted from |
Referral form |
| Airedale (ANHSFT) CDS |
- Send to cdc.referrals@nhs.net marked ‘Autism assessment referral’.
- Send by post to Autism Assessment, Child Development Centre, Airedale General Hospital Steeton, Keighley BD20 6TD
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Consultant Paediatrician, Health Visitor, School Nurse, GP, Allied Health Professional, Educational Psychologist, SENCO, Specialist Teacher. |
AHFT Referral Form
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| Bradford (BTHFT) CDS |
Via Systmone
If the referrer does not have Systmone access, please send the referral via secure email to
bradfordchilddevelopment.referrals@nhs.net
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Consultant Paediatrician, Health Visitor, School Nurse, GP, Allied Health Professional, Educational Psychologist, SENCO, Specialist Teacher. |
CDS Referral Form
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Making direct referrals to CAMHS for an autism or ADHD screening.
Schools can make direct referrals to CAMHS for an autism or ADHD screening.
Direct referrals to the neurodevelopmental pathway can be made using the forms and guidance below
Please note that this may change once the One Trusted Referral Pathway goes live.
The forms below are needed when schools are referring to CAMHS for an autism or ADHD screening.
FORMS
ASD ADHD Development History
BDCFT CAMHS referral form
School report ASC and ADHD observation template
SNAP VI template - PARENT
SNAP VI template - TEACHER
Criteria for an Autism assessment
Referrals accepted for 7 years old upwards.
Traits should be evident at home and at school and be present from an early age.
A SNAP form needed from home, and a separate one from school.
Completed developmental history by parent/s
Completed observation from school
Criteria for an ADHD assessment
Referrals accepted from school age.
SNAP form needed from home and one from school.
Completed developmental history by parent/s
Completed observation from school
Evidence of :
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Lack of concentration
These things should be evident at home and at school and be present from an early age.
Forms can be emailed back to CAMH via fax-bdct.camhs@bdct.nhs.uk
Once received documentation will be reviewed and a letter will confirm whether or not the child has been accepted onto the waiting list for further assessment.