Assessing functioning for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: Current clinical practice in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the disability sector globally, and specifically in Australia, assessments of functioning have become key to diagnostic processes, and accessing therapy and funding. Over half of all individuals accessing support through Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme have a neurodevelopmental condition diagnosis. Little is known about assessments of functioning for this population.

Methods

A mixed methods online survey was designed to understand the current assessment of functioning practices (including clinical contexts, concepts being assessed, and assessment methods) and barriers and facilitators to clinicians using best practice. Results were analysed descriptively, and differences between professions calculated where possible. Content analysis was used t

SUBMITTER: D'Arcy E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087051 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature