Age Range
Children
Description
Walsall Child Development Service is the local public route for children with developmental concerns, including cases where assessment may lead to an autism diagnosis. It is included to help Walsall families compare local statutory and private routes.
Category
Location
Online / In-person
NHS/local child development pathway
Typical Wait Time
NHS/local pathway; check current referral route
Fees / Price Range
NHS/local pathway
Assessment Tools / Approach
Child development assessment, diagnostic review where appropriate and local support planning
Self-referral Accepted
Check local pathway
Written Report Included
Yes
Post-diagnosis Support
Local recommendations and support planning available
School Support
Ask provider about school-facing recommendations, reports or SENCO liaison
Home / School Visits
Ask provider about school, SENCO or professional liaison
Safeguarding / DBS
Ask provider about DBS, safeguarding, named clinicians and parent/chaperone attendance for child assessments