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Psychiatric Symptoms in Caregivers, Delays in Assessment, and Support Access for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • By

  • Kelsie A Boulton

  • Antoinette Hodge

  • Natalie Ong

  • Christel M Middeldorp

  • David Coghill

  • Natalie Silove

  • Adam J Guastella

  • October 23, 2025

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    Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental conditions often experience poorer mental health and increased strain.

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    Existing guidelines for child developmental assessments typically overlook the mental health needs of caregivers.

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    Elevated psychiatric symptoms in caregivers are linked to longer delays in accessing services for their children.

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    Caregivers report significant barriers to accessing support services, contributing to their stress and mental health issues.

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    The study aims to explore the relationship between caregiver psychiatric symptoms and child assessment delays and support needs.

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Caregiver psychiatric symptoms, assessment delay, and access to supports for children with neurodevelopmental conditions

  • by Kelsie A Boulton, Antoinette Hodge, Natalie Ong, Christel M Middeldorp, David Coghill, Natalie Silove, Adam J Guastella

  • October 23, 2025

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