We bring our multidisciplinary assessment team to Guernsey several times each year, offering the same NICE-compliant ADHD and Autism assessments we provide in Oxfordshire — without families needing to travel to the mainland. Our team visits the island four to five times a year to meet demand, so get in touch and our Guernsey coordinator will confirm current availability.
From our Guernsey base we provide multidisciplinary assessments, fully compliant with relevant NICE guidance, delivered by a paediatrician or child psychiatrist alongside a clinical psychologist or speech and language therapist.
Multidisciplinary assessment including cognitive assessment and the QbTest. Allow approximately 3 hours face-to-face.
Comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment informed by developmental history, clinical interviews, observation and recognised tools such as ADOS-2. Allow approximately 3.5 hours.
A single coordinated neurodevelopmental assessment covering both conditions. Allow up to 5 hours face-to-face.
60-minute ADHD medication consultations and 90-minute psychiatry reviews. We can accept consultations for individuals diagnosed elsewhere, subject to review of a comprehensive diagnostic report.
Not sure which assessment is right? A 30-minute call with our SEN Consultant Hannah Henderson to talk through your concerns and explain the process.
30-minute reviews, ordinarily delivered online from our UK clinic. Face-to-face follow-ups at the Guernsey clinic may be available subject to diary capacity.
Depending on the pathway, your child's assessment may include a combination of:
Detailed verbal feedback is given on the day, usually to parents first, with results and a clear follow-up plan including advice about medication where appropriate.
Approximate timings, so you know what to expect. Your clinician will confirm the plan on arrival.
9:30am – 9:45am Settle in and go through the plan for the day |
9:45am – 11:00am ADOS-2 assessment |
11:00am – 11:30am Break, with the option to get some air or have lunch |
11:30am – 1:00pm Parents with a clinician for discussion, while your child completes a cognitive session in an adjacent room, including the QbTest. This may vary depending on your child's age |
1:30pm Feedback to parents, and to the young person too where appropriate |
9:30am – 10:15am Discussion together about school and ADHD history taking |
10:15am – 11:15am Parents with a clinician for discussion, while your child completes a cognitive session in an adjacent room |
11:15am – 11:30am Movement break, if needed |
11:30am QbTest |
11:45am – 12:00pm Feedback to parents, and to the young person too where appropriate |
9:30am – 9:45am Settle in and go through the plan for the day |
9:45am – 11:00am ADOS-2 assessment |
11:00am – 11:30am Break, with the option to get some air or have lunch |
11:30am – 1:00pm Parents with a clinician for discussion, while your child completes a cognitive session in an adjacent room. This may vary depending on your child's age |
1:30pm Feedback to parents, and to the young person too where appropriate |
If a trial of medication is agreed following assessment, a structured follow-up schedule ensures safety, effectiveness and dose optimisation.
An online follow-up appointment four to six weeks after starting medication.
A further review at three months to check progress and adjust where needed.
Thereafter, a six-monthly medication review in line with relevant NICE guidance and any applicable Shared Care agreement.
Island Health will provide prescriptions during titration. Throughout this period the effects of the medication and any potential side effects are closely monitored by Dr Cassie & Associates rather than by your GP, and the dosage adjusted as needed. You will be responsible for the cost of the medication during this time. Prices vary between pharmacies, so it may be worth comparing costs.
Medication reviews are conducted as 30-minute online appointments. Face-to-face follow-up appointments at our Guernsey clinic may be available subject to diary capacity but cannot be guaranteed.
We would recommend bringing refreshments with you, including hot drinks in flasks, snacks and lunch, as we are unfortunately unable to provide these facilities ourselves.
We kindly request that siblings do not accompany your child to their assessment unless supervised by a grandparent or another responsible adult. Waiting space is limited and this helps us keep the clinic comfortable for everyone.
If you experience any delays or need to contact the clinic, please telephone our Guernsey Co-ordinator in the first instance on 07850 207638. If you cannot get through, please contact Imogen, Director of Operations, on 07955 281815.
L'Aumone Surgery
L'Aumone, Castel
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Dr Cassie has assembled a team of associates across a range of subspecialties. The majority of our assessments are carried out with two clinicians, as recommended by NICE.
“We were well informed of costs, location and structure of assessment. Questionnaires were sent promptly and they welcomed evidence from different professionals. On the day, all staff were very friendly and provided lots of much needed caffeine. Everything was explained throughout the morning. Our child was treated with the utmost respect and was assessed holistically. We felt listened to as parents and our child’s needs were fully understood. The report received was detailed and made a lot of sense. We are very grateful to the team. They also provided recommendations for educational placement which was very helpful.”
All Guernsey referrals and new enquiries go directly to our island coordinator.