Summary
Veronika completed her university degree in Czechia before moving to the UK in 2006. She then completed her junior doctor training, including Speciality Paediatric training (level 3) under the London Deanery. Since 2016 she has been working as a speciality doctor in community paediatrics with special interest in neurodiversity with children and young people from the age of 0-19 years. Veronika is specialised in the assessments and management of children and young people with developmental and neurodevelopmental difficulties including ASD & ADHD.
Experience
Since 2016, Veronika has specialised in the assessment and care of children and young people aged 2 to 18 years for ASD & ADHD. She completed additional training in NICE recommended assessment tools for ADHD QB check & QB testing and developmental assessments (Bayley Scales of Infant & Toddler development). She has been involved in neurodevelopmental research & audits. She has continued to develop and broaden life experience in neurodiversity.
Initially working in the NHS, Veronika prefers now to devote her time to the Oxford CBT service helping children & families to navigate & support trough diagnostic process while using professional but also personal experiences with neurodiverse children.
Her approach to children and young people is based on professional knowledge but also practical skills with neuroatypical children which most of families faces in day-to-day life ( including difficulties with transition, pathological demand behaviour & sleep difficulties).
A particular strength of Veronika’s practice is her focus on post-diagnostic support. She helps families understand their assessment findings and the next steps, including guidance on managing sleep difficulties and navigating medication options with the appropriate prescribing clinician or NHS service where clinically appropriate. Families receive diagnostic clarity alongside practical recommendations to help them move forward.
Approach
Veronika takes a person-centred and flexible approach to assessment, recognising that every child and family is different. She adapts the assessment process to the child’s individual needs, communication style and level of anxiety, helping them feel comfortable and able to engage throughout the evaluation.
Her paediatric background enables her to look beyond individual symptoms and consider the child as a whole. Assessments take into account developmental history, medical and physical health, emotional wellbeing, educational experience, family circumstances and safeguarding, alongside the specific characteristics associated with ADHD and autism.
This broader perspective is particularly important because neurodevelopmental presentations are not always straightforward. Some children may mask difficulties in school or appear to manage well in structured environments while experiencing significant challenges at home. Veronika considers information from multiple settings and sources to build a fuller picture of the child’s strengths, difficulties and support needs rather than relying solely on a diagnostic checklist.
She also recognises that anxiety, emotional difficulties, developmental differences and other factors can overlap with or influence ADHD and autism presentations. Her comprehensive approach helps ensure these factors are considered as part of the wider clinical picture.
Veronika’s thoroughness extends to her assessment reports and recommendations. Where appropriate, she can provide a school-focused summary alongside the full clinical report, giving teachers and SENCOs clear, practical information about the child’s needs and recommendations for support without requiring them to navigate the full clinical assessment.
Her aim is for families to leave the assessment with not only greater clarity about their child’s development, but also a practical understanding of what can be done to support them at home, at school and beyond.
Interesting Facts
Veronika is a director of an educational community club and school for Czech and British families, with a strong focus on inclusion and celebrating different cultures. The club supports children in learning about Czech and British traditions and heritage while welcoming families from diverse backgrounds.
She founded The Autism Café & Play, a supportive community group for neurodivergent children and their parents.
Veronika is a member of the Association of Czech Schools in the UK and is currently involved in an educational community project supporting teachers and teaching assistants who work with children with autism and ADHD.
Outside of work, Veronika enjoys spending time with her family—especially her children—travelling, and discovering new family-friendly places that are inclusive for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children.
Assessments
- Autism – Children 6+ and Adolescents
- ADHD– Children 6+ and Adolescents
