When your child is struggling with focus, big emotions or everyday behaviour, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. You might be asking yourself: Is it ADHD? Autism? Anxiety? Or perhaps a combination of different factors? First STEP is a structured screening and clinical review designed to help families better understand the areas that may warrant further exploration, assessment or support.
Navigating long waitlists and the significant costs of formal diagnostic assessments is challenging, especially when the underlying picture is still unclear. First STEP can help you get your bearings before committing.
Explore whether concerns may relate to neurodevelopmental, behavioural or emotional factors — before committing to a full assessment.
Evaluate whether comprehensive diagnostic pathways are truly appropriate right now, so time and money are spent where they matter.
Gain practical, informed direction tailored to your child's unique needs — whether that is further assessment, targeted support, or simply monitoring.
First STEP is a structured screening and clinical review — a dedicated 90-minute session that helps families better understand what may be contributing to their child's difficulties, and what may be worth exploring next. It is a screening service and does not provide a diagnosis.
Clarity first. Diagnosis only if and when it is needed. First STEP is a screening service and does not provide, confirm or rule out a diagnosis.
A clearer, more complete view of what may be shaping your or your child's experience
— and what to do next.
Consider how neurodevelopmental, learning, emotional and environmental factors may interact and shape a person's experience.
Translating the information into practical strategies relevant to everyday life.
Support parents and carers to better understand and respond to their child's or family member's needs.
Identify when input from another health or education professional may be helpful.
Support confident decisions about the most appropriate next steps.
Before anyone commits to a diagnostic assessment, we want to be sure First STEP is the right starting point for your family. Click below to learn more about the screening process, submit an enquiry or book in.
Share your basic contact details through our secure form to start the conversation.
You will be directed to a brief questionnaire so we can understand your current concerns.
If First STEP is suitable, you will be invited to book your 90-minute session and receive guidance on next steps.