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Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre

48 - 50 Springfield Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2PD

Tel: 01403 240 002
Fax: 01403 260 900
Web: www.lanc.uk.com
Best time to telephone: 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday

The Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre was established in 1993 by Dr G D Kewley, an Australian paediatrician. Dr Kewley and his consultant colleagues at the Centre have experience in their individual specialities and also in the assessment and management of children, adolescents and adults with neurodevelopmental and neurobiological disorders, behavioural, emotional and learning difficulties, especially ADHD and related conditions including associated disorders in the autistic spectrum.

In-service training, lecturers and seminar on ADHD and related conditions provided to a wide range of professionals in health education and social care.

Patients can be seen on GP referral throughout the UK and overseas. Attendance can be on a private basis (including health insurance) or under the NHS (if funding is pre-authorised)

The Centre is registered as an independent clinic with the Healthcare Commission and provides comprehensive multi-professional assessment, management and monitoring and support of patients and their families. There is close liaison with GPs, schools and other involved professionals. A copy of their patient guide is available on request. The service includes, as appropriate:

  • Paediatric psychiatric and/or clinical psychology assessment and report.
  • Educational psychological testing and advice with full report.
  • School liaison/teaching guidance.
  • Behavioural management and counselling therapies.
  • Referral/liaison with other related disciplines as appropriate.

The Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre assess children, adolescents and adults with difficulties suggestive of:

  • ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder.
  • Conduct disorder and associated conditions.
  • Disorders on the autistic spectrum.
  • Tourette syndrome.
  • Developmental co-ordination difficulties.
  • Specific learning difficulties and dyslexia.
  • Behavioural/educational difficulties.
  • Occupational therapy assessment, guidance and report.
Checked: 21 Jan 2008




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