Sydney Children's Hospitals Network — Child Development Unit
Offered by Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Tertiary multidisciplinary diagnostic-assessment service at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for children with complex developmental concerns, including autism.
The Child Development Unit (CDU) at The Children's Hospital at Westmead provides tertiary-level comprehensive multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment for children with complex developmental concerns, including autism. The team also provides counselling, parent education, information and support, and can help families connect with appropriate services.
For an appointment, a paediatrician or specialist must make the referral; phone referrals are not accepted. The referral should include a clinician letter, clear assessment goals and relevant previous service reports. Intake details and priority are assessed before an appointment is made.
Eligibility
For children with complex developmental concerns. A referral from a paediatrician or specialist is required.
How to apply
Ask the child's paediatrician or specialist to submit a referral through Consultmed. The referral must include a clinician letter, assessment goals and relevant previous reports. The CDU assesses intake details and priority before booking an appointment.
At a glance
- Funding type: free
- Services: Multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment, Neuropsychological assessment, Speech pathology assessment, Occupational therapy assessment, Counselling, Parent education
- Cost notes: Costs are not stated on the official service page; ask the CDU when arranging the referral.
Source and verification
Last source check: August 5, 2026
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