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Guy Chadwick1, Claire Davidson1, Jason Lang1
1University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Abstract:
There is growing recognition that neurodivergence encompasses overlapping and co-occurring neurodevelopmental traits rather than isolated diagnostic categories. However, clinical services often struggle to adopt holistic, needs-based assessments due to reliance on condition-specific pathways. This article introduces ESSENCE-D, a digital tool designed to support neurodevelopmental formulation by surveying traits across multiple neurotypes without a pre-defined diagnostic focus. ESSENCE-D generates visual profiles that help clinicians and families better understand an individual's strengths and needs, guiding multidisciplinary decision-making. Preliminary piloting suggests the tool is sensitive, user-friendly and could help streamline emerging holistic neurodevelopmental pathways. With ongoing clinical trials underway, ESSENCE-D represents a promising step towards aligning neurodevelopmental services with the principles of neurodiversity and improving care for neurodivergent individuals.
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