Southampton Neurodiversity Team
A 2020 study estimated that 15% to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent. However, the current diagnostic-led model supports only a small proportion of neurodiverse children and young people. It is recognised that formal diagnostic waiting times are too long and that a diagnosis alone does not ensure access to effective support.
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The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is funding a pilot project to trial a new Neurodivergent multidisciplinary team (MDT) model, which will be delivered across Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. This model aims to provide needs-led, responsive support.
The overarching aims of the Southampton Neurodiversity Team are to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of Neurodivergence amongst settings, young people and their families, and a wide range of relevant professionals.
You can contact the Southampton Neurodiversity Team by emailing SCCNeurodiversityTeam@southampton.gov.uk.
Aims
- To become a needs-led city
- To build a city that works collaboratively to identify and support individual needs. A genuine ‘system-wide response’ – including NHS, local authority, care providers, and education settings
- To implement more timely and effective long-term strategies for children and young people both in their educational setting and at home
- To raise awareness of all current avenues of support, enabling easy access to evidence-based resources to help make life easier for young people, their families and supporting professionals
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