The Fife Neurodevelopmental Questionnaire (F-NDQ) is a tool developed in NHS Fife by Dr Joshua Muggleton, Clinical Psychologist, in collaboration with multiple different health professionals, specialities, and with feedback from parents. It allows clinicians to capture in one place a detailed history about all aspects of your child’s development. This is important as many children with developmental differences have difficulties in more than one area, and may have other challenges which also need to be considered (such as physical or mental health). By capturing all this information in once place, it supports clinicians to think about your whole child, what supports might be helpful, and whether further in-depth assessment in any particular area is required.
The F-NDQ is used by a range of different services in NHS Fife and other health boards, usually when there are questions about a child’s development or uncertainty as to the underlying cause of a child’s difficulties. In Fife, it is also used in the neurodevelopmental pathway. You can listen to Joshua’s advice on how to complete the F-NDQ below.
FNDQ VIDEO
Groups which do not require a specific diagnosis
Embracing Difference
Embracing Difference is group for parents /carers of primary aged children who present with developmental divergence. They do not require a diagnosis to be able to attend the group. The group aims to provide parents with up-to-date information and strategies to support their child, to optimise their learning and reduce distress. You can learn more about this group and book online here
Condition Specific Groups
PADDS (Parent Awareness of Developmental Delay)
PADDs is a group for parents and carers of children with a Developmental Delay aged 6 years or younger. The group is for parents who would like a greater understanding of what it means for their child to have a Developmental Delay. The group covers topics such as supporting your child’s development, communication and behaviour. Support strategies are discussed to help your child and to ensure you take care of yourself too. Your child does not need to have a formal diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay, but should have been assessed by a health professional has having significant delays in their development. You can learn more about the PADDS group and book online here
PALS (Parent Awareness of Learning Disabilities Support Group)
PALS is a group for parents of children/young people with a diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability, also known as a Learning Disability. The group is for parents who would like a greater understanding of what it means for their child to have a Learning Disability. The group covers topics such as understanding communication, behaviour and anxiety. Support strategies are discussed to help your child. You can learn more about the PALS group and book online here
PAPAS (Parent Awareness Programme for Autism Spectrum)
PAPAS is a group for parents of children aged 3 to 16 years with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The group is for parents who would like to gain a greater understanding of how their child is experiencing the world. The group covers topics such as adapting the sensory world, adjusting our communication and managing behaviour. You can learn more about the PAPAS group and book online here.
PINC (Parents in Control)
A group for parents/carers who have a primary school aged child who has been diagnosed with ADHD. In this course you will learn more about ADHD, how it affects your child, ways to help you support them and manage difficult behaviours. You can learn more about the PINC group and book online here
YPINC (Young People in Control)
A group for parents/carers who have a high school aged young person who has been diagnosed with ADHD. In this course you will learn about ADHD, what it is and how it affects a young person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour. You can learn more about the YPINC group and book online here
NHS Fife also offer a range of online resources, workshops, recorded presentations, and online and in-person groups. These are designed for a range of different ages, and can help with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, stress, assertiveness, sleep and more. You can access these via our Moodcafe and Access Therapies Fife websites.
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