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The whole child with developmental disorders.

Amanda Kirby1, Marie Thomas

  • 1The Dyscovery Centre, University of Wales, Newport NP20 5DA.

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Summary

Developmental disorders often exist on a continuum, not as separate conditions. Integrated clinical and educational services can improve outcomes, saving time and resources.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Developmental disorders frequently exhibit significant overlap.
  • Evidence suggests these disorders exist on a spectrum rather than as distinct entities.
  • Current clinical services may not adequately address the continuum of developmental disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose integrated clinical and educational approaches for developmental disorders.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift from discrete diagnoses to a continuum model.
  • To highlight the potential benefits of integrated services.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the continuum of developmental disorders.
  • Analysis of existing clinical and educational service models.

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  • Conceptual framework development for integrated pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • The continuum model provides a more accurate representation of developmental disorders.
    • Integrated pathways offer potential improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Collaboration between clinical services and education is identified as crucial.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical services should adopt integrated approaches for developmental disorders.
    • Developing integrated pathways with educational partners is recommended.
    • This integrated model has the potential for positive time, cost, and quality outcomes.