- Overview
- Directions
- How do I register for this service?
- Contacting us and opening hours
- Accessibility Information
- Useful resources and links
- Professionals
- Waiting times
Type
Children and Young People ADHD & ASDOur service offers full diagnostic assessments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger's Syndrome, as well as post-diagnosis support.
We help develop coping strategies for the child or young person and their families, to promote independent living skills and offer support with further education and employment. We also work with families to give them all the information they need and to provide workshops where they can learn more.
We have many highly-skilled professionals working in our teams, including clinical psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, occupational therapists and support workers.
Who is this service for? The service we provide depends on where you live in the county:
- North Northamptonshire - diagnosis and treatment for children of all school ages
- West Northamptonshire - diagnosis and treatment for children of secondary school age only (Northampton General Hospital supports children of primary school age)
Address
Sudborough House, St. Mary’s Hospital, London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PWMap
How do I register for this service?
Referrals can only be made by health, social care and education professionals via the Referral Management Centre (RMC).
Please note we do not accept referrals from parents.
Contacting us and opening hours
Sudborough House
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Telephone: 03000 273737
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Accessibility Information
Useful resources and links
Local autism and ADHD resources
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has created a set of resources to help you better understand and make informed decisions about assessment pathways, medication, and available support services for autism and ADHD.
Northamptonshire ICB Autism and ADHD resources
Other useful resources
The following organisations' websites provide helpful background information, advice and links to other sources of support:
Professionals
Our referral process has been agreed with the school special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) service, Educational Psychology service, countywide Community Paediatric Service, Children’s Services Referral Management Centre (RMC) and Children and young people’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) service.
We believe the best approach for referral into the service is for schools and parents to work together to complete the referral pack.
Professionals working with families, children and young people in situations where this is not possible should contact us for advice (for example; if the child is not currently in school).
You can contact the Professional information: ADHD / ASD Consultation line information[pdf] 518KB for more information.
We only accept forms filled in via the word document online - please do not scan and upload.
School referral pack for ADHD/ASD - parents[docx] 192KB
School referral pack for ADHD/ASD - school[docx] 167KB
Referrals can be made by health, social care and education professionals via the Referral Management Centre.
Waiting times
Unfortunately, because of high numbers of children being referred to this service, our waiting lists are currently very long.
The current average waiting time for this service is 75 weeks (updated September 2025).
This waiting time is from the point of referral to the first appointment.
We are all working extremely hard to reduce the wait.
There is support available for your family while you wait and we encourage you to access this support when needed. It is available for children and young people with or without a diagnosis.
Find ADHD, ASD and autism support services
Reasonable adjustments
Children and young people, with or without a diagnosis, are entitled to reasonable adjustments in the school environment under the 2010 Equality Act. Some examples of reasonable adjustments are:
- Having more breaks / timeouts
- Having a fiddle item
- Individual timetable / lesson plans
Children and young people can also be given reasonable adjustments for exams, including:
- Extra time
- A reader or scribe
- A small quiet room with fewer distractions
- Short breaks
We encourage you to discuss with you child's school what reasonable adjustments could support your child.