Using outcome measures effectively with neurodivergent children and young people
CORC has heard discussion about a range of reported challenges associated with using measures as part of support for the emotional and mental health of neurodivergent children and young people. There is therefore risk that these children and young people do not experience the full benefits associated with outcome measurement, and that their mental health support may not be captured in the evidence and research base.
In response, CORC initiated a working group, which was facilitated by our Regional Officer Lee Atkins. The working group included practitioners and researchers committed to improving support for neurodivergent children and young people, together with views and insights from a group of neurodivergent young people who are Peer Researchers employed by Young Person’s Advisory Service (YPAS) as experts by experience (10 young people aged 16-25).
With thanks to all involved, this guidance is now free to download, and was launched during the 2025 CORC Forum (CORC members can access a recording of the presentation from the members area of the CORC website).
The guidance aims to highlight and address challenges that have been identified by professionals and young people, and to suggest ways of working with measures that can make outcome measurement more meaningful and beneficial.
These recommendations are potential ways to improve practice. We recognise that no recommendation will
work for every person in every situation.
This free downloadable guidance provides:
- background and context
- challenges identified
- guidance for developing better practice
You can download this free guidance here: