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Child Development Review in Guildford

If you are worried about your child’s milestones, behaviour, communication or overall development, it can be hard to know what is normal, what needs monitoring, and when further assessment may be needed.
 

Our private child development review in Guildford is designed for parents of children aged 0 to 5 who want clear, consultant-led guidance without waiting months for answers.
 

This is a structured developmental review, not a formal autism or ADHD diagnostic assessment. The goal is to help parents understand their child’s current developmental picture and the most appropriate next steps.

What this review can help with

Parents commonly book this appointment for concerns such as:
 

  • delayed speech or language development
     

  • social communication concerns
     

  • behavioural changes or challenging behaviour
     

  • delayed gross motor or fine motor milestones
     

  • concerns about play, attention or interaction
     

  • nursery or preschool concerns
     

  • uncertainty about whether a child needs further assessment

What happens during a child development review

The appointment includes:

  • comprehensive developmental history
     

  • review of parental concerns
     

  • discussion of behaviour, communication and social development
     

  • milestone review
     

  • structured feedback
     

  • advice on what appears typical, what may need monitoring, and what may warrant further assessment
     

  • clear next-step plan, including whether referral is recommended

Meet Dr Sherif Dabbour

Dr Sherif Dabbour MB BCh, MSc, FRCPCH is a consultant paediatrician and neonatologist with more than 20 years of experience in child health. He currently works as a Consultant at St Peter’s Hospital and has extensive experience in neonatal medicine, newborn care and general paediatrics.
 

His clinical interests include:
 

  • acute and recurrent illness in children
     

  • infant feeding and growth concerns
     

  • developmental milestone assessments
     

  • neonatal follow-up reviews
     

  • allergy, asthma and eczema management
     

  • infectious disease reviews
     

  • neurodevelopmental assessment in early childhood
     

Dr Dabbour provides compassionate, family-centred care and speaks English, French and Arabic.

Why parents choose a private developmental review

Parents often feel stuck between “wait and see” and “I’m still worried.”
 

This appointment gives you:
 

  • a proper conversation with a consultant paediatrician
     

  • time to explain your concerns
     

  • a balanced clinical view
     

  • practical next steps
     

  • clarity on whether monitoring, follow-up or onward referral is appropriate

Important information

This service is not presented as a formal diagnostic autism or ADHD assessment. If specialist neurodevelopmental assessment is needed, we can advise on the most appropriate onward pathway.

Follow-up options

Depending on the outcome, you may be advised to:
 

  • monitor development with a follow-up review
     

  • seek speech and language therapy support
     

  • arrange nursery or school observations where relevant
     

  • pursue a specialist neurodevelopmental referral
     

  • continue with a structured monitoring package

Pricing

Initial child development reviews are available from £395, with follow-up and monitoring package options available.

FAQs

Can I get a same-day private paediatric appointment in Guildford?
 

Yes, same-day or rapid paediatric appointments are often available, subject to consultant availability.
 

Do I need a referral for an urgent paediatric appointment?
 

No, you can usually book directly without a GP referral.
 

What problems can a same-day paediatric appointment help with?
 

This service may help with fever, cough, wheeze, rash, infections, feeding concerns, tummy symptoms and general parental concern when a child is unwell.
 

Is this service suitable for emergencies?
 

No. If your child has severe breathing difficulty, reduced consciousness, a seizure or another emergency, seek urgent emergency care immediately.

Book a child development review in Guildford

If you are worried about your child’s development and want timely guidance, we can help.

Same-day and rapid appointments are often available.

VR Private Clinics

VR Private Clinics - Guildford, Kingston upon Thames | Also Serving Woking, Weybridge, Thames Ditton, Richmond, Surbiton, Teddington, and Nearby Areas. Find us at:

Kingston Private Health
Level 7, Esher Wing
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk
Tel: 02089342875
 

Head office Address:
VR Private Clinic
Balm Clinic, 6 Market Street, Guildford, GU1 4LB

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk

Tel: 01483 323 473

 

Clinic Hours

Monday                 08:00 - 22:30

Tuesday                08:00 - 22:30

Wednesday          08:00 - 22:30

Thursday               08:00 - 22:30

Friday                     08:00 - 22:30

Saturday                08:00 - 22:30

Sunday                   08:00 - 22:30

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