Senior Research Officer, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Dr. Meredith O'Connor is an educational and developmental psychologist. Her research investigates development over the life course. She has a particular focus on how schools can support children facing mental health problems and other challenges to thrive.
1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
Feb 13, 2020 00:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Teachers identify one in five children as having emerging health or developmental concerns when they start school. This might include a child being disruptive, having difficulties understanding the teachers instructions,...
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