What families may notice
- Late sitting, walking or hand skills
- Delayed speech, understanding or social communication
- Difficulties across more than one developmental area
How assessment may help
The assessment considers hearing, vision, growth, neurological examination, pregnancy and birth history, family history and progress over time.
The child’s own pattern matters. Similar symptoms can have different causes, and tests are selected only after considering the history and examination.
What to bring
- A referral letter and previous medical reports
- A current medicine and dose list
- EEG, MRI or CT reports and the actual images where available
- School or therapy reports relevant to the concern
- Safe phone videos of typical episodes, without delaying care or placing the child at risk
Planning the next step
Contact the practice for a non-urgent appointment request. Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms should be assessed through an emergency service rather than an online form.