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Neurodevelopmental and Learning Disabilities Service

The Neurodevelopmental and Learning Disabilities Service is based in Kent and Medway.

We have two care pathways. The Learning Disabilities Pathway provides support for children and young people up to the age of 18 years, and their families and support networks, for children who have moderate to severe learning disabilities where there are concerns for the child’s mental health and/or behaviour that can challenge. 

We also provide an autism assessment pathway for all children and young people aged 8-17 years in East Kent and 11-17 years in West Kent and Medway. Young people aged 18 and over will need to be assessed by adult autism services.