Update April 2021
The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service have seen a significant demand (above their have capacity to provide) for diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD.
Waiting time for new referrals coming into the service may exceed 3 years.
The service do communicate this waiting time information to patients on receipt of referral however it may be important for their GP to discuss this at the point of referral.
In addition, the team do not have any prioritisation criteria, and therefore any requests to expedite appointments cannot be considered.
MIND Community Adult Autism Support Service (CAASS)
The MIND Community Adult Support Service is available to people with or without a diagnosis and may provide them with the support they need rather than seeking a diagnostic assessment. Can all referrals to the service please be sent direct to the team Cwp-tr.adultneurodevelopmental@nhs.net or Addressed to Adult Neurodevelopmental Team, Paybody, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry.
Community Adult Autism Service (CAASS) Update November 2021 Click link
CWPT delivered multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessment, focused post-diagnostic support and signposting for neurodevelopmental disorders
Interventions include psycho-educational (ASD, emotional regulation, communication and sensory processing) and via group and individual therapy where necessary.
Specialist interventions will be time limited and appropriate in meeting the needs of specific individuals with neuro-developmental disorders.
Includes post-diagnostic support in accordance with NICE guidance for better outcomes and mitigating the risk of admission
Further Information
Click here for pathway information
GP Referral Process
a) ASD
- Adult > 16 years 6months
- Registered with Coventry or Rugby GP
- No previous diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Not currently under the care of Acute or Community Mental Health Services
- No known Learning Disability
- AQ10 Autism Questionnaire score > 6 with referral: click or see right Link to AQ10
b) ADHD
- Adult > 16 years 6months
- Registered with Coventry or Rugby GP
- No previous diagnosis of ADHD
- Not currently under the care of Acute or Community Mental Health Services
- No known Learning Disability
- Completed ADHD Self Report Scale Form with referral Link to Adult ADHD Self Report Scale ASRSv1.1
- patient to complete part A & B of symptom checklist
- part A: score >4 highly consistent with adult ADHD and further investigation warranted
- part B: frequency scores provide further symptom sensitivity
- GP referral to include narrative on impact on function
Completed referrals should be sent to CWPT at:
Adult Neurodevelopmental Service Single Point of Entry
Paybody Building
Stoney Stanton Road
Coventry, CV1 4FS
Tel: 024 7696 1355
Email: Please note, the Adult Neurodevelopmental Team now have a new (March 2022) email address: AdultNeurodevelopmental.Team@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Required Referral Information
Referrals should include information about presenting difficulties along with a brief description of concerns, in addition to any other factors that may impact on the patient participating in a telephone screening.
| ASD Referrals | ADHD Referrals |
| Significant functional impairment in two or more areas (family life, work, education, self care, social life)
One or more of the following:
Plus one or more of the following:
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Significant functional impairment in two or more areas (family life, work, education, self care, social life, risk taking)
Inattention (eg forgetfulness, difficulty listening, disorganisation, distractibility, poor attention, poor concept of time, poor attention to detail, procrastination, loses important things, poor finisher completer) and / or Hyperactivity (eg fidgety, restless, excessive talking, over scheduling, poor sleep) Impulsivity (eg blurting out answers , difficulty waiting a turn, interrupting, poor frustration tolerance, prone to addiction, reckless driving, ending jobs / relationships abruptly, anger) Symptoms must have been present in childhood into adulthood. Impairment must be in 2 domains i.e. education / employment, relationships and friendships |
Clinic Information
Waiting times are currently 12 months plus due to referral demand
The provider asks that referrals are only made for patients where assessment and/or diagnosis will improve functioning and that functional impact is detailed in the referral
Case management is NOT provided
Limited intervention is only provided for patients referred for assessment without a previous diagnosis
Allocation of an assessment is based on date of referral with no prioritisation possible (expediting of appointments is not accepted)
If there are mental health concerns refer to the appropriate mental health service and NOT the Neurodevelopmental Service
LeDeR Programme – Notification of Deaths of Autistic Adults (with or without learning disability)
Update March 2022
The LeDeR programme is now taking notifications for autistic adults who have died, who did not have a learning disability. Please find attached a briefing note outlining the criteria.
The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme is a world-first.
The first national programme of its kind aimed at making improvements to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
The University of Bristol is one of the partners in the programme, which is funded and run by NHS England.
Reviews of deaths are being carried out with a view to improve the standard and quality of care for people with learning disabilities.
People with learning disabilities, their families and carers have been central to developing and delivering the programme.
Aim is to support the review of all deaths of all people with a learning disabilities aged 4 and over regardless of if the death was expected or not.
Enables the identification of good practice and what can be improved.
Anyone – professionals, family members or carers can notify the LeDeR programme of a death.
This can be done by phone 0300 7774 774 or by filling in required details on the LeDeR website. (follow link)
Update March 2022
The LeDeR programme is now taking notifications for autistic adults who have died, who did not have a learning disability. Please find attached a briefing note outlining the criteria.
For review soon
Awaiting review
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Coventry
Rugby
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