Dr Chelvi Kukendrarajah

I have an extensive clinical portfolio in the field of neurodisability and child development, covering physical disabilities, learning difficulties, autism, developmental co ordination disorder (otherwise called as dyspraxia) and the full range of developmental disorders. My approach is parent and child centred, so that parents and young people are able to make decisions and choices with the best possible opinion and options. I provide robust, evidence based developmental diagnosis, which many parents find invaluable in helping to choose intervention and secure support for their children. After gaining postgraduate qualification in 1993 I worked in the National Centre for Social Communication disorder, Harper House Children's Service in Radlett and various teaching hospitals (St Mary's Paddington and The Royal Free Hospital). During my paediatric training she specialised in neurodisability and received Masters at University College London (UCL). I have a particular interest in social communication disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and co existing conditions (ADHD, DCD, and Sleeping and Feeding disorders). I also have an extensive experienced in the in the field of neurodisability and child development, covering physical disabilities, learning difficulties, autism, developmental co ordination disorder (otherwise called as dyspraxia) and the full range of developmental disorders. I have extensive experience of working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals involving speech & language therapy, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. In addition she has experienced with working with the wider paediatric network and with local agencies including education and social services. I am fully trained and experienced in standardised assessments (3Di, DISCO, and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Bayley III. Within NHS role, I have developed a service for the autism spectrum disorder and co-existing conditions in Hillingdon. She continuously reviews and updates her skills in line with current evidence and NICE/SIGN guidelines to achieve high quality services

Paediatric Neuro Disability, Neurodevelopment, Child Development, Autism Spectrum Disorder and co , Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder ( previously called Dyspraxia), children with intellectual impairment (Learning difficulties ), children with additional special educational needs, Down's Syndrome, medical management of sleeping problems and epilepsy. Please note the appointment are longer than the general paediatric appointments as this involves taking detail developmental history, examination and assessment.