Early intervention key to averting evolution of antisocial behaviour

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Early intervention key to averting evolution of antisocial behaviour

1 March 2023

By James Gardiner

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 12:15 AM

Behavioural and neurodevelopmental problems in children can evolve into antisocial behaviour in adolescence [Image: Kindel Media on Pexels]

Here’s what you need to know about early referral, diagnosis and treatment of the behavioural and neurodevelopmental problems often seen in antisocial young people

Key points, Adolescent antisocial behaviour should prompt consideration for the presence of a neurodevelopmental disorder. Further enquiry into executive functi, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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