NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report

In 2021, there was a recognised need to improve experiences and outcomes for autistic adults, adults with ADHD and those with co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions in Scotland. This report details innovative and new ways of working towards these goals, including future recommendations.


Appendix 2: Summary of NHS neurodevelopmental, autism and ADHD pathways for adults and children in Scotland, May 2021

North
NAIT Region and NHS Health Board Child Autism Pathway Child ADHD Pathway Child ND Pathway Adult Autism Pathway (LD) Adult Autism Pathway (non LD) Adult ADHD Pathway Adult ND Pathway
Grampian Yes Yes In development Yes

Yes: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

No: Moray

No* No
Tayside Yes Yes In development Yes Yes No* No: one clinician joint ASD and ADHD assessment
Highland Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No* No
Orkney Yes   No The Island Health Boards do not have their own adult pathways. They have agreements with Grampian (Orkney and Shetland) and Highlands (Eileanan Siar) to allow access to a range of health services on the mainland, including assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders. They are therefore dependent on provision in these boards.
Shetland Yes   No
Eileanan Siar Yes   No
East
NAIT Region and NHS Health Board Child Autism Pathway Child ADHD Pathway Child ND Pathway Adult Autism Pathway (LD) Adult Autism Pathway (non LD) Adult ADHD Pathway Adult ND Pathway
Lothian Yes Yes In development Yes Yes Yes Yes
Forth Valley Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Borders Yes Yes Yes Yes No In development No
Fife Yes Yes Yes – developed, awaiting resource Yes Yes In development No
West
NAIT Region and NHS Health Board Child Autism Pathway Child ADHD Pathway Child ND Pathway Adult Autism Pathway (LD) Adult Autism Pathway (non LD) Adult ADHD Pathway Adult ND Pathway
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Yes Yes In development Yes Yes In development No
Lanarkshire Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes: single clinician No
South
NAIT Region and NHS Health Board Child Autism Pathway Child ADHD Pathway Child ND Pathway Adult Autism Pathway (LD) Adult Autism Pathway (non LD) Adult ADHD Pathway Adult ND Pathway
Dumfries & Galloway Yes Yes Yes Yes No No* No
Ayrshire & Arran Yes Yes In development Yes Yes No No

*Although there is no ADHD pathway in this area, this is either under discussion or there is one clinician or a group of clinicians who have expressed interest.

Contact

Email: TowardsTransformation@gov.scot

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