Accessibility of early diagnostics for children with a developmental disorder in Flanders, Belgium

Abstract Background 20% of all children suffer a neurodevelopmental delay or disorder (NDDD) worldwide. Early multidisciplinary diagnostics, early intervention and timely diagnostics along the rehabilitation trajectory are needed to improve the child’s functioning and participation. In Flanders, Belgium, 6 types of public organizations (164 service points in the region) offer multidisciplinary diagnostics of NDDD for children. However the objective of timely diagnostics for the population is not realized. Methods A qualitative thematic analysis identifies the criteria of Federal and Flanders’... Mehr ...