Dr. Saudamini Bhide

Dr. Saudamini Bhide is a Consultant Community Paediatrician specialising in neurodisability, with over a decade of experience across NHS paediatric and adolescent services. She currently works as a Locum Consultant in the Neurodisability Team at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, supporting hubs in Dartford, Medway, and Swale.

Dr. Bhide’s clinical expertise centres on the diagnosis and therapeutic management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related developmental conditions. She is trained in the use of the ADOS assessment tool and regularly conducts joint diagnostic clinics, medication reviews, and multidisciplinary feedback sessions. Her work also involves routine collaboration with schools and social care teams to support Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

She has extensive experience providing health assessments for vulnerable populations, including looked-after children and unaccompanied minors, and has worked in forensic paediatric liaison roles. Dr. Bhide actively contributes to service development and has led quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with NICE guidelines in ADHD and ASD care pathways.

With prior consultant roles at Kent Community Health NHS Trust, her practice has consistently integrated medical, educational, and psychosocial support for children with complex needs.