One in five Australian children have a developmental vulnerability when they start school and the timeliness of diagnosis is crucial to effective treatment, research shows. However, a new study is recommending an alternative approach focussing on a neurodivergent child’s strengths rather than challenges. The University of Sydney’s professor Adam Guastella says his studies aim to present ‘a whole picture’ for the child instead of dismissing developmental concerns.
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