Children with developmental or behavioural differences may present to a general practitioner in various ways.

Neurodiversity, which refers to variations between human minds occurring naturally within a population, is the focus of this month's issue.

General practitioners are well placed to support their neurodivergent patients once recognised, with or without a formal diagnosis.

It is necessary to be up to date with knowledge and language about autism, as society’s understanding of autism is continuingly being refined and informed by the Autistic community.

With studies showing a reduced life expectancy and poor physical and mental health, it is important that healthcare professionals strive towards improving the lives of Autistic people.

Once considered rare, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is now understood to be relatively common, occurring in approximately 1% of school-aged children.

Timely and effective treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can make an enormous difference to the individual and to their family and peers.