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The East & West Suffolk NDD Pathway

How to get support in East or West Suffolk if you are concerned about Autism, ADHD or Neurodevelopment

If you suspect that your child has a neurodevelopmental condition such as Autism or ADHD, it can be an anxious time.

In recent years, referrals for autism and ADHD assessment have greatly increased, causing waiting times both nationally and locally to be at an all-time high. We understand the frustration this can cause and want to give you as much clarity as possible on what to expect throughout the process, how to get support while you wait, and some other resources that may support you and your young person through the journey.


Cover image of a parent helping a child on a bicycle

The material in this online resource was originally created by three organisations, Essex Family Forum, Send the Right Message and MyOTAS.

Suffolk has reproduced this document with their permission, replacing Essex content with Suffolk local information gathered from a range of sources, and supported by our Suffolk parent Carer Forum.

Written permission is required from Essex Family Forum to distribute or for any duplication that would commercially exploit the content.

The graphic design was produced by Essex County Council.



Suffolk NDD Pathway parent carer guide

Other sources of support

We have compiled a library of local and national resources and agencies who aim to help support young people with neurodiversity and their families. You can find this on our Autism, ADHD and NDD Resources page.