Table 1.
Recognition forms of the 20 recognised children.
| Childa | Parental concern | Type of disorderb | Type of referralc |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDQ caseness | |||
| A | Yes | LD | Paediatrics and EP |
| B | Yes | ED | CAMHS |
| C | Yes | CD | CAMHS |
| D | Yes | ADHD | CAMHS |
| E | Yes | LD | CAMHS |
| F | Yes | ED and CD | CAMHS |
| G | Yes | CD | CAMHS |
| H | No | CD | Already under CAMHS |
| I | No | ADHD | Already under CAMHS |
| J | No | Asperger's syndrome | Already under CAMHS |
| K | No | ED | CAMHS |
| No SDQ caseness | |||
| L | Yes | Dyslexia | EP |
| M | Yes | LD | CAMHS |
| N | Yes | ADHD | CAMHS |
| O | Yes | ADHD | CAMHS |
| P | Yes | ED | CAMHS |
| Q | No | CD | None |
| R | No | ED | None |
| S | No | ED | Paediatrics |
| T | No | ED and tics | CAMHS |
aEach row reflects an individual child (letters A to T).
bGP's view about type of disorder: LD = learning disability; CD = conduct disorder; ED = emotional disorder; ADHD = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
cGP's decision about referral: EP = educational psychologist; CAMHS = child and adolescent mental health services. SDQ = strengths and difficulties questionnaire.