No Muckin' Around: Expanding Access to Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis in Remote Primary Care with the Tracking Cube

Erinn Hawkins1, Marjad Page2, Gabrielle Paton Simcock1

  • 1School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Drive, Southport, Queensland 4222, Australia.

Insights

The Tracking Cube, a culturally-responsive model, helps identify neurodevelopmental disorders in remote primary care settings. This approach supports early detection and intervention for vulnerable children.

Area of Science:

  • Child development
  • Indigenous health
  • Primary care pediatrics

Background:

  • Assessing neurodevelopmental disorders is difficult in remote areas due to limited specialist access.
  • Primary care settings can facilitate early detection but face workforce, remuneration, and cultural barriers.
  • Existing models often lack cultural responsiveness for diverse populations.

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