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Health and educational outcomes during secondary school for adolescents with neurodisability in England
This project explores the health and education experiences of young people with neurodisability from secondary school into their early twenties, compared to their peers. Using linked health and education data from the ECHILD database, we examine how hospital use changes as they move from children’s to adult health services - for example, whether they attend more planned appointments or need emergency care. We also look at their experiences in secondary school, such as how often they miss school or receive extra learning support. Finally, we explore how attending mainstream or specialist schools affects the health and education of young people with specific neurodisabilities, including Down syndrome, learning disabilities, autism and cerebral palsy.
Interim Report 1: Descriptive Analyses October 2025
Dr Ania Zylbersztejn, Mrs Julia Shumway, Ms Louise Macaulay, Dr Vincent Nguyen, Dr Jill Ellis, Prof Bianca De Stavola, Prof Vaso Totsika, Prof Ruth Gilbert
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