We work with a range of professionals and are able to provide joint assessments for children where this is needed to understand their developmental profile.
We are able to carry out neurodevelopmental assessments in conjunction with our colleagues at The Child and Family Practice and London Child Development Clinic and work closely with Paediatricians, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other professionals.
We regularly receive referrals from London based paediatricians to carry out an ADOS-2 assessment.
Who We Work With
Dr Stacy John-Legere
Dr Stacy John-Legere is a consultant neurodevelopmental (community child health) paediatrician and has been a full-time NHS Consultant since 2013; serving in many roles including as the Designated Dr for children in care as well as co-lead of the Autism and Related Disorders Service. Dr John-Legere is skilled in the diagnosis and assessment of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions as well as those who have experienced adverse life experiences.
Stacy is passionate about all youth achieving their potential. She is particularly interested in ensuring that children and young people are given every opportunity to succeed, advocating for their voices to be heard and their positive contribution to society recognised. She uses her knowledge in teaching and training to promote positive outcomes. Her research interests include speech language and communication needs (SLCN) for young people, use of simulation in community child health and the health outcomes of care-experienced children and young people
Dr John-Legere's expertise includes :
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Assessing neurodevelopment in care-experienced children and young people as well as those who have been adopted
- Developmental Paediatrics
- Neurodisability
- Social paediatrics
- Child protection
Dr John-Legere has professional training in administering the following:
- Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R)
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) all modules
- Griffiths Scales of Childhood Development (GSCD III)
Qualifications:
2003: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): UWI, Trinidad
2012 :Masters in Public health (MPH - merit) Kings College London
2013: GMC Specialist Registration : Consultant in paediatrics - Subspecialty: Community Child Health
2015: Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (FRCPCH)
General Medical Council Registration: 6084597
Dr Hema Palanyiaya
Dr Hema Palanyiaya is a Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician specialising in Community Child Health and Paediatric Neurodisability. She works full-time with Evelina London Community Services, leading Neurodisability and Paediatric Transitional Care. After qualifying from the University of Southampton, she undertook subspecialty training in London and the East of England, gaining experience at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Cambridgeshire Community Services. In her NHS role, Dr Palanyiaya supports children with physical and learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions, working closely with schools and therapists to create personalised Education Healthcare Plans that reflect each child’s unique needs. Guided by compassion, she puts each child and their family at the heart of her care, providing holistic, family-centred support that nurtures both physical and emotional well-being. Above all, she listens to families, champions their voices, and works alongside them to help children flourish in every aspect of their life.