Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

• Aged 5+ years
• Individuals exhibiting traits of autism, ADHD and mental health difficulties linked with interpersonal challenges, emotional dysregulation, difficulties with communication and general functioning.
• It is important to show readiness and motivation to engage with the service.
• Prior diagnoses are accepted upon review and satisfaction of standards.

Note: The following exclusion list is not exhaustive. Clinical discussions in the multidisciplinary team (MDT) will provide further insights and the referral may be rejected should the team decide it is appropriate.

• We will consider whether neurodivergence is the primary or secondary condition when reviewing the referral. We appreciate that neurodivergent presentations can often be co-morbid with mental health difficulties; however, the referral may be declined if any of the following are the primary concern.
  • Personality disorders
  • Reactive attachment disorders
  • Psychosis
  • PTSD and trauma
  • Eating disorders (BMI < 17)
• Clients unable or unwilling to engage with our service will not be accepted.
• Clients that refuse to accept informed consent linked with confidentiality will not be accepted.
• Clients with high levels of risk will be redirected to appropriate support. For example:
  • Active suicidal ideation and self-harm that has required medical treatment
  • Recent suicide attempt
  • Significant substance misuse
  • Ongoing legal issues
  • Recent significant family destabilisation (within the last 6-months)
• Current engagement with therapy or recent termination of therapy (within the last 6-months) will act as exclusion criteria.