The Indigo Pathway is our neurodiversity pathway. We assess for, diagnose and support children who are neuordiverse. Children and young people we support may be going through assessment for Autism, ADHD or other developmental conditions.
We provide assessment for children up to their 11th birthday.
We have specific criteria for each of our assessments which can be viewed on our pathway specific pages here:
Please note that children can be referred into the Indigo Neurodiversity Pathway up until their 11th birthday. From their 11th birthday, children should be referred for assessment through The Neurodevelopmental and Learning Disabilities Service (NLDS) provided though NELFT. https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-kent-medway/
If you have concerns regarding your child’s mental health, parents/ carers, schools and/or GPs can make a single point of access referral to the Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) via NELFT.
Further information can be found on their website. https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-kent-children-young-peoples-mental-health/
In a mental health crisis or if your concerns escalate about a child or young person, please call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, immediate danger to life/safety dial 999 or visit Accident and Emergency (A&E).