Neurodevelopmental Disorder Psychiatric Report
Independent assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and related conditions for legal proceedings in England and Wales. Our psychiatrists provide comprehensive evaluations addressing diagnosis, functional impact, and medico-legal implications.
When This Report Is Instructed
- Employment Tribunal claims involving neurodevelopmental conditions and disability discrimination
- Personal injury cases where neurodevelopmental disorders affect vulnerability or prognosis
- Criminal proceedings where autism or ADHD may be relevant to understanding behaviour
- Family Court matters where parental neurodevelopmental conditions are relevant
- Capacity assessments where neurodevelopmental disorders may affect decision-making
- Educational negligence claims involving failure to identify or support neurodevelopmental needs
- Immigration cases where neurodevelopmental conditions are relevant to vulnerability
What the Report Covers
- Comprehensive developmental history from early childhood
- Review of educational, medical, and occupational records
- Structured clinical assessment using validated diagnostic tools
- Assessment for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
- Evaluation of intellectual functioning where relevant
- Assessment of adaptive functioning and daily living skills
- Identification of comorbid mental health conditions
- Analysis of functional impairment across life domains
- Opinion on diagnosis applying current diagnostic criteria (DSM-5, ICD-11)
- Recommendations for support and reasonable adjustments where appropriate
The report provides independent expert psychiatric opinion to assist the court or tribunal and does not determine liability, findings of fact, or legal outcomes.
Expert Standards
Duty to the Court
Independent, objective opinion uninfluenced by the instructing party.
CPR Part 35 Compliance
Full compliance with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction.
Statement of Truth
Expert declaration and Statement of Truth included.
This applies equally to claimant, defendant, and single joint expert instructions.
How to Instruct
Send your instruction
Email instruct@psychiatric.report with your letter of instruction, relevant documents, medical records, and questions to address.
Assessment arranged
Assessment arranged remotely or at a suitable location, as required by the instruction.
Draft report issued
Draft report provided for review. Part 35 questions and addenda addressed as applicable.
Final report delivered
Final report with CPR declarations. Court attendance available if required.
Practicalities
Turnaround
3–5 weeks standard; expedited available subject to availability
Indicative Fee
£1,500–£2,000
Subject to complexity and records volume
Additional work: Part 35 questions, addenda, joint statements, and court attendance are available where required. Fees for additional work are confirmed once scope is clear.
We typically respond within 1 working day.