Dr. Stefan Studnik is a Consultant Paediatrician specializing in Neurodevelopment and Neurodisability. He provides top-tier care through HCA Healthcare at The Portland Hospital and Cromwell Hospital, alongside his NHS role at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, where he serves as the Clinical Director for Autism Services. Dr. Studnik has been instrumental in creating a specialist multidisciplinary team focused on early autism detection, ensuring timely intervention and support for children and their families.

With extensive experience in assessing children with social communication challenges and developmental issues, including autism, ADHD, behavioral problems, and learning disabilities, Dr. Studnik adopts a child-centered approach to treatment. He collaborates closely with professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Educational Services to provide comprehensive care.

For most children of primary school age and younger, the process begins with a paediatric developmental screening assessment, which evaluates learning potential and screens for conditions like ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, and dyspraxia. Additional appointments are often required for a full autism diagnosis through a specialist assessment.

Dr. Studnik consistently receives outstanding feedback for his work, with positive reviews on platforms like iWantGreatCare. He is also recognized as a BUPA Platinum Consultant, reflecting his high ratings from BUPA customers.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Studnik holds the position of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and is actively involved in teaching and examining both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Areas of Expertise:

• Social communication differences
• Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Behavioral and Developmental Paediatrics
• Developmental Delay and Dyspraxia
• Learning Difficulties
• Pediatric Neurodisability
• Child Mental Health and Community Child Health

Note: Terms such as "Asperger's Syndrome" and "disease" are not used in the service, although some may still use them colloquially.