Associate Neurodiversity Clinician – OT / SLT / Neurodiversity Practitioner (Autism & ADHD)
Core
Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults, including consultations, feedback sessions, and biopsychosocial formulations.
Role type
Associate Neurodiversity Clinician (Occupational Therapist / Speech and Language Therapist / Neurodiversity Practitioner)
Builds
Diagnostic assessments and reports for individuals, families, and professional stakeholders
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Neurodiversity
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ADOS-2 administration and interpretation, ADI-R administration and interpretation, neuroaffirmative assessment techniques, biopsychosocial formulation, risk screening and safeguarding, report writing, remote/virtual assessment delivery, knowledge of NICE guidelines (NG142, NG228, NG87), DSM-5, ICD-11 diagnostic criteria
Preferred skills
Experience with combined AuDHD presentations, adapting assessments for co-occurring intellectual disabilities or sensory needs, consultation and training on neurodiversity, NHS and independent sector pathway experience
Technologies
ADOS-2, ADI-R
Responsibilities
Deliver neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments, conduct initial consultations and feedback sessions, complete biopsychosocial formulations, produce written assessment reports, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, undertake risk screening and safeguarding assessments, maintain accurate case notes and records
Seniority
Associate, self-employed practitioner