Neurodisability: The Aotearoa NZ landscape and what works

Neurodevelopmental conditions (NDC) are behavioural and cognitive conditions that arise during the developmental period. For children and young people, these conditions affect educational achievement, peer relationships, and mental health, often leading to reduced participation in school and community life. Without timely and equitable supports, the long-term costs — to individuals, whānau, and the wider economy — are magnified by school disengagement, mental health difficulties, unemployment, and increased involvement with social and justice systems.