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A second opinion on developmental disorders

Developmental disorders in children are typically diagnosed by observing behavior, but Aditi Shankardass suggests we should be looking directly at brains. She explains how one EEG technique has revealed mistaken diagnoses and transformed children's lives.

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Developmental disorders in children are typically diagnosed by observing behavior, but Aditi Shankardass suggests we should be looking directly at brains. She explains how one EEG technique has revealed mistaken diagnoses and transformed children's lives.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Aditi Shankardass

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Aditi Shankardass is pioneering the use of EEG technology to give children with developmental disorders their most accurate diagnosis.