We help empower diverse thinkers
About CAN
Our approach
At CAN, we recognize that neurodevelopmental conditions often overlap, creating unique challenges and needs. Our innovative approach goes beyond the traditional single-disorder focus, offering a comprehensive in-person assessment that includes ADHD, Autism, and emotional wellbeing/mental health. We believe an accurate assessment can only be completed by this holistic approach, and including a child's school within this assessment is essential.
We pride ourselves in being able to work with adults, parents, young people and schools to gain the broadest information possible. This allows us to complete an assessment using the most up-to-date standardised tools and reach confident clinical decisions using recognised diagnostic criteria (DSM-5) and the gold-standard NICE guidance.
We are committed to offering assessments that are as equal and robust as current NHS assessments and have never had one of our assessments 'rejected' by an NHS service, the local authority, or a partner school.
The extent of our experience enables us to complete the most intricate assessments including differential diagnoses, assessments with women and girls, and assessing typically complex groups such as children looked after, post-adoption support, ad children with additional learning or medical needs.
Our team
Elizabeth is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in both the NHS and independent practice since 2004. Specialising in neurodiversity and parenting support, she has developed a strong expertise in working with children, families, and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.
Elizabeth combines her clinical skills with a passion for media work, contributing as an expert Psychologist in television and radio on parenting and child development. She is renowned for comprehensive assessments of ASD and ADHD across the lifespan, with a focus on multi-disciplinary approaches and therapeutic interventions, including parent-led models and EMDR for both adults and children.
Dr Elizabeth Kilbey
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director
Dr Salmon is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who has worked in the field of mental health for over 17 years. She has specialised in the fields of intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities and currently works in a specialist forensic service for individuals with these diagnoses. Dr Salmon has extensive experience in the administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric assessment and the assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism and ADHD.
Dr Becca Salmon
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Becca graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Southampton. Her academic excellence was recognised with the prestigious Blossom-Galinski Prize, awarded for her undergraduate thesis which focussed on neurodiversity in education, which earned the highest mark in the School of Psychology in 2023.
Since completing her degree, Becca has built a versatile career across clinical and educational settings, focusing on neurodiversity in both children and adults. Her professional journey has equipped her with a wealth of experience and training in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychometric and standardised assessments.
Becca Seed
Assistant Clinical Psychologist