What is it about?
This study seeks to assess the prevalence of childhood neurodisabilities and related neurodevelopmental, emotional, behavioural and intellectual problems (NDEBIPs) among a cohort of children coming into care in an English local authority. A retrospective review of all referrals to a local authority health team between January and December 2018 was carried out as part of its clinical governance strategies.
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Why is it important?
Fifty-one (91%) of the looked after children and young people with NDEBIPs experienced at least one or more psychosocial adversities/trauma (average of five). Each of them received help from an average of four multidisciplinary professionals including social workers, dentists, opticians and health visitors and had an average of three physical/mental health diagnoses.
Perspectives
Recommendations are provided in view of the high prevalence neurodisabilities and related neurodevelopmental, emotional, behavioural and intellectual problems (NDEBIPs). Particularly salient is the need for planning future integrated multi-agency services to meet children’s complex needs.
Dr Michael O Ogundele
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Postgraduate Medical Centre
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This page is a summary of: Profile of neurodevelopmental and behavioural problems and associated psychosocial factors among a cohort of newly looked after children in an English local authority, Adoption & Fostering, September 2020, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0308575920945187.
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