Dr Sarah Mills

13/09/2025

We’ve had a creative afternoon in the clinic…children and young people might feel nervous before they arrive but it’s such a calm place with lots of activities to do it doesn’t take long for them to relax and enjoy their appointment.
It’s such a privilege to join families on their journey from understanding through diagnostic assessment to management and support.
Sometimes in the middle of a lot of difficult times it’s hard to believe but things can get better and I see it all the time.

20/08/2025

Two great clubs to watch out for from North East Autism Society. Specially designed structured social time for Young autistic people. One for the arty and one for the scientific…thanks for sharing these great flyers Kerrie!
Contact details on the poster to find out more and sign up to the next sessions - they are popular

26/06/2025

Attending The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge
Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective
Innovations Webinar
Embracing the transdiagnostic approach to understanding and diagnosis is something I’m striving to bring into assessments. Using a strength based, holistic, functional and neuroaffirmative approach to see the whole child and young person. Rather than a rapid, box ticking diagnosis and discharge.

19/06/2025

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD and now you’re waiting for medication through the NHS or thinking about whether it’s the right choice for your child?
The summer holidays is a good time to get things started and we have slots available throughout August for new patients to discuss and start medication. For more information check out https://www.drsarahmills.co.uk/services/adhdmedicatioservice
Or contact enquiries@drsarahmills.co.uk for more information.

14/06/2025

It was so interesting to hear Alice’s story and think about those diagnosed at birth and how they make sense of life as young adults - so much of FASD is not understood this is another area that needs thinking about 💕

It would mean so much to me if you could invite your friend and share this page 🫶🏻

12/06/2025

Out of the sadness of Sam’s early death, understanding life expectancy in FASD is 34 years, often due to misadventure, is driving forward more pressure on the Government to recognise their complex needs alongside other vulnerable groups

After a moment of silence honouring Sam Gardiner, RATW star, the UK's leading FASD practitioners, experts & advocates call for urgent action.

10/06/2025

It’s been a great day @ FASD in the UK conference meeting Alice and hearing all the working going on from research to working with and more importantly hearing from those affected. Reminds me to keep going even though it does feel like Snake and Ladders (thanks Raja) trying to get recognition and services we are making progress…. National FASD

04/06/2025

So excited to see The Cocoon Therapy Space coming together. I can’t make the preview but if any adoptive, kinship carers or professionals can head along it looks like it’s going to be a great start…Laura Elliott Independent Occupational Therapist

11/05/2025

A helpful webinar to learn more…

We are hosting a webinar on supporting young people with selective mutism for parent carers and family members of autistic children and young people.

This session will be hosted by Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Julie Cota which is taking place on Monday 2nd June from 1.30pm-2.30pm. This engaging session, hosted on Zoom, is your key to understanding what Selective Mutism (sometimes known as Situational Mutism is, (what it isn’t) and discovering effective ways to support children and young people in their daily lives.

Please click the link if you would like to sign up: 👉
https://www.ttht.co.uk/event/supporting-young-people-with-selective-mutism-3/.

09/05/2025

Arrived for a special night The Toby Henderson Trust Spectrum Ball - room filled with sparkles and fun for a fabulous cause 💕

07/05/2025

Amazing talk by Rossi and his fabulous Mum today at hearing about his experiences of living brilliantly with FASD.
Got a signed copy of his book can’t wait to read more FASD Network UK National FASD
https://www.instagram.com/makeupbyrossino?igsh=MWNvZmZoc2U5eGlnaw==

25/03/2025

For families visiting on Saturday…

Open-top bus trophy parade 🏆

We can't wait to celebrate Newcastle United's cup win with the rest of the city with the parade and Town Moor event 🖤

To facilitate this, a number of road closures will be put in place to enable the celebration to go ahead safely. Full details in the link in comments 👇

Given the anticipated crowds expected to mark the occasion, we are urging people to plan their journeys ahead, use public transport where possible, and check with your usual operators for the latest updates.

See the Newcastle United website for full event details.