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This leaflet is to help families understand and what to expect with a neurodevelopmental assessment within Children and Young People's Service (CYPS). Your young person may be being assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or both.

Information about the Accessible Information Standard and how patients and carers can request information and communication support in a way that they can understand.

Our Adult Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) service provides assessment and treatment for men and women over the age of 18 who may have a diagnosis of ADHD.

Information for referrers for the adult autism diagnostic services for people living in the Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.

Information for families about the Behaviour Support Service in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team supports people whose behaviour has been affected primarily by dementia but also other conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Information for families about the Behaviour Support Service in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team supports families and carers of people whose behaviour has been affected primarily by dementia but also other conditions such as depression or anxiety.

An Easy Read Guide to the Learning Disability Team - Community Nurses who work in 3 different areas, physical health, mental health ,& behaviour support,

The Community Treatment Team - South Tyneside - Palmer Community Hospital provides assessment and treatment for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

DBT is a form of psychological therapy that is used to help people who are experiencing difficult emotions and stresses. It involves accepting that you have these thoughts and putting in place strategies to cope with them.

If you need urgent help, call 24 hours a day, 7 days week - for adults, children and young people and Deaf people.