School Aged Neurodevelopment Pathway for Autism.
NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) is making changes to the way children and young people aged 0 to 18 are reviewed and assessed for suspected autism and ADHD. This is to make sure support is offered earlier based on a child or young person’s individual need. It also means that those with highest need can be seen sooner. These changes are an important step to help manage unsustainable demand for autism and ADHD assessments.
Further information about who may be affected can be found here: ADHD and Autism Assessments for children and young people | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Please be aware that the service is currently undertaking the transition to the Greater Manchester Neurodevelopment new model of care. We are unable to provide individual waiting list positions or timescales at this stage.
Review of all waiting lists has begun but will take time due to high numbers, and contact will be made with families who are affected as soon as possible. As each case is reviewed, families will be contacted directly if further information is needed or if their child is affected by the changes. If your child continues to meet the new criteria, you will remain on the waiting list, and the process will continue as usual. While waiting, you can still access support from school and local services.
A diagnosis is not required for your child to receive help with their current needs.
If you have questions, worries or complaints about the GM New Model of Care, email: nhsgm.patientservices@nhs.net
From Monday 1st June 2026, all contact with the service needs to be via email via wwl-tr.aschubreferrals@nhs.net
Please ensure you provide your child’s full name, date of birth, best contact details and your message. Individual waiting list positions will not be provided.
Support & Resources
Are you a young person who is experiencing autism or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) related differences? Are you a parent or carer wondering how best to help your child? Support is available in your local area, more information can be found here: Supporting children and young people with diagnosed or undiagnosed autism and ADHD | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Neurodevelopment Support Padlet
This page provides information resources and support services available to families and young people around Neurodevelopment across the borough Neurodevelopmental Support
Specialist Topic Training
The service also facilitates various specialist topic training throughout the year, which runs online and is accessible via the Local Offer or Eventbrite. All families at any stage of the assessment process are welcome to attend the range of topics available.
Please visit our Post Diagnosis website for information on support resources that are available for children, young people and their families.