Autism Assessments And Care
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and symptoms are generally recognised prior to the age of three years.
The main areas affected in ASD are behaviour, speech, language, and communication skills, play skills, and social skills. Early intervention and treatment is key for children with ASD.
Childhealthy recommended specialists are listed below:
First Bridge Centre
First Bridge Centre is the UK's first early intervention centre modelled on the science-led approach to early years autism treatment that is the standard in North America. Child-centric, compassionate and based on the scientific principles of behaviour analysis, First Bridge offers a fresh start for parents who have been left uncertain about the best approach for their child. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) uses data to guide each child’s individual path to reaching their full potential. First Bridge combines ABA with speech and language, and occupational therapy, in a safe and professional multi-disciplinary environment in South West London.
The Children’s Place
The Children's Place offers speech and language, occupational therapy as well as applied behavior analysis to pre-school, primary and secondary school aged children. The Children’s Place pride themselves on the absolute best therapy and service. The Children’s Place brings a unique outlook and perspective to the way your child will receive, learn and reach their goals in therapy. They foster a fun, exciting and supportive environment where your child is excited to attend. Their approach enables them to help your child develop in the crucial developmental years of their life.
The Children's Place have centres in Marylebone and Clapham.
Dr Monika Bajaj
Consultant paediatrician
FRCPCH MRCPCH MD(Paediatrics) DNB(Paediatrics)
Practice locations: Spire London East Hospital, The Holly Private Hospital and the Portland Hospital
Dr Skandhini Carthigesan
Developmental paediatrician
MRCS MRCP DCH FRCPCH
Practice locations: The Portland Hospital, Cromwell Hospital and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Dr Angela Huertas- Ceballos
Consultant paediatrician
MD, MSc, FRCPCH
Practice locations: The Portland Hospital
Dr Ben Ko
Consultant paediatrician
MB MRCP (UK) FRCPCH
Practice locations: The Portland Hospital
Dr Margaret O'Driscoll
Consultant paediatrician
MB BCh MRCP FRCPCH
Practice locations: Cromwell Hospital
Dr Stefan Studnik
Consultant paediatrician
MBCHB, MRCPCH ,MSC (Child Health), PHD, KINDERARZT
Practice locations: The Portland Hospital
Dr. Ramzi Nasir
Consultant paediatrician
MD, MPH
Practice locations: The Portland Hospital
Related articles
Book your appointment
Clinic, remote appointments and home visits are available daily.
We can always find a time to suit you, so please do ask if you are having difficulty finding a suitable time.