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The life course health development (LCHD) model by Halfon et al. conceptualizes
health development occurring through person-environment transactions that enable
well-being and participation in desired social roles throughout life, areas that
have not received adequate attention in healthcare.
The aim of this
'perspectives' paper is to apply the six core tenets of the LCHD model and the
concept of health development trajectories to individuals with lifelong
neurodevelopmental conditions. We share the perspective that modifiable aspects
of the environment often restrict health development;
we then advocate that
children, beginning at a young age, should engage in 'real-world' experiences
that prepare them for current and future social roles.
LCHD encourages future
planning from the outset, continuity of care between pediatric and adult systems,
and coordination of services and supports. We believe LCHD can be transformative
in enabling healthy living of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.
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