Psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders: Experts by experience, clinical care and research
ORCID
- Rohit Shankar: 0000-0002-1183-6933
Abstract
People with neurodevelopmental disorders often present with challenging behaviours and psychiatric illnesses. Diagnosis and treatment require patients, families and healthcare professionals to work closely together in partnership, acknowledging their respective areas of expertise. Good treatment outcomes should also be underpinned by robust research evidence. Key research priorities are highlighted.
DOI
10.1192/bjp.2020.237
Publication Date
2021-01-01
Publication Title
British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume
218
Issue
1
ISSN
0007-1250
Embargo Period
9999-12-31
Keywords
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, experts by experience, intellectual disability, Neurodevelopmental disorders
First Page
1
Last Page
3
Recommended Citation
Alexander, R., Langdon, P., O'Hara, J., Howell, A., Lane, T., Tharian, R., & Shankar, R. (2021) 'Psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders: Experts by experience, clinical care and research', British Journal of Psychiatry, 218(1), pp. 1-3. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2020.237
