Autism & ADHD Support in Edinburgh | Hopeful Neuron

Autism and ADHD support for children in Edinburgh

Mostly from home, one visit if it helps.

London is a long way from Edinburgh, so most of the work happens at home, with a trip down only when it’s worth it.

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The short version

  • Our clinic is in Mill Hill, London. Edinburgh families usually work with us online, and some come down once for a visit.
  • It’s about four and a half hours by train to London King’s Cross, or about an hour and a half by air, so most families who visit stay over.
  • You don’t need a diagnosis, and we’ll tell you on the free call whether a trip is worth it for your child.

How it works from Edinburgh.

Families across Edinburgh and the Lothians usually do one of these.

Start from home

The Full Picture Plan is a remote look at your child, with a plan. The Remote Programme is ongoing support with video check ins. Some families need nothing else.

One trip to London

Edinburgh Waverley to King’s Cross is about four hours ten minutes on the fastest LNER trains, often closer to four and a half. Flying takes about an hour and a half to a London airport.

Then home again

After a Clarity Day or an Intensive week, the programme carries on in Edinburgh with video check ins, and we adjust it as your child progresses.

Starting points for Edinburgh families.

Because it’s a long trip, we’ll be honest on the free call about whether coming down is worth it, or whether starting online makes more sense.

The Intensive is five days, with a three day mini intensive also available, with three months of support afterwards. If a whole week is too much, a Clarity Day is one day in clinic, usually with a night’s stay.

We’ve been where you are. Now we know what to look for.

Our older son was nonverbal until he was five. We remember how far away answers felt. Today he’s fully verbal, has finished his GCSEs, has friends and is independent.

We’ve spent more than 20 years in developmental therapies since, and we’ve both been Melillo Method certified since 2022. Distance doesn’t have to stop you getting the right support.

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“Adi and Dana explained things in a way that finally made sense. We understood why, not just what to do.”

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“Dana and Adi are a great team, incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. They always found a way to help our son and gave us the strength to do the same at home.”

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Questions Edinburgh parents ask us.

Do you have a clinic in Scotland?
No. Our only clinic is in Mill Hill, London. Edinburgh families usually work with us through the Remote Programme or a Full Picture Plan, and some come down for a Clarity Day or the Intensive week.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Mill Hill?
Edinburgh Waverley to London King’s Cross is about four hours ten minutes on the fastest direct LNER trains, often closer to four and a half. By air it’s about an hour and a half to a London airport. Ask us on the call for the easiest way on to Mill Hill.
Is the trip worth it, or can we stay online?
For some children, seeing them hands on makes a real difference, and for others online does the job. We’ll tell you plainly on the free call. We can’t promise particular outcomes either way.
What does it cost, including the trip?
The Intensive is £3,000, covering a full look at your child before we start, the week in clinic, a home plan and three months of support afterwards. You’d book your own travel from Edinburgh and somewhere to stay. Starting with a remote look at your child costs less and needs no travel.
Can we come for just one day?
Yes. A Clarity Day is one day in clinic. Because the journey is long, most Edinburgh families who choose it stay the night before or after.
Do you work alongside support in Scotland?
Yes. You keep whatever your child already has, including additional support needs at school, occupational therapy or speech therapy. No diagnosis is needed, and we work with children from 18 months to 18 years.

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This page is general information for parents. It is not medical advice.

Is a trip from Edinburgh worth it for your child?

Tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll tell you whether a trip from Edinburgh is worth making, or whether to start from home. No waiting list, no diagnosis needed, no pressure.

Certifications & Affiliations

Dr. Robert Melillo, Melillo Method CIES, Collège International d'Etude de la Statique IAFNR, Interdisciplinary Association of Functional Neurosciences and Rehabilitation