For South London families whose child has been waiting too long, Dr Claire Scott offers assessment and diagnosis by a consultant community paediatrician who has worked in the NHS since 1993. Because a doctor leads the assessment, the medical and developmental picture is read together, not just the behaviour seen on the day.

Dr Scott assesses ADHD, autism and social communication difficulties, as well as speech and language delay, learning difficulties, developmental coordination disorder and sensory processing, often working alongside speech therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists. She is qualified in ADOS, DISCO and Griffiths developmental assessments and works within NICE guidelines.

Beyond diagnosis, she advises on Education, Health and Care needs assessments and how to secure effective support at school, which turns the appointment into a practical plan. She sees children in person at Kingston Private Health, Kingston Hospital.

Contact: via developmental-paediatrics.co.uk