南安普敦的一个新工具有助于及早确定有神经差异儿童的需要,减少诊断延误,并制订国家教育政策。 A new tool in Southampton helps identify neurodivergent children’s needs early, reducing diagnosis delays and shaping national education policy.

正在南安普敦试行一个新的神经多样性特征分析工具,以便利用自闭症儿童和家庭所通报的强力方法,在正式评估前支持神经多样化儿童。 A new neurodiversity profiling tool is being trialed in Southampton to support neurodivergent children before formal assessments, using a strengths-based approach informed by autistic children and families. 它由Portsmouth市理事会制定,适应南安普敦大学的研究,帮助学校和专业人员及早确定需要,减少对诊断的依赖,并解决长时间的等待时间——自闭症最多两年16周,自闭症超过三年。 Developed by Portsmouth City Council and adapted with University of Southampton research, it helps schools and professionals identify needs early, reducing reliance on diagnosis and addressing long wait times—up to two years and 16 weeks for autism and over three years for ADHD. 该工具用于38个教育环境,支持早期干预,是更广泛的区域举措的一部分。 The tool, used across 38 education settings, supports early interventions and is part of a broader regional initiative. 它还在影响国家政策,Nikki Smith的研究为2026年SEND改革提供了信息。 It is also influencing national policy, with research by Nikki Smith informing 2026 SEND reforms.