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A new study shows us how ADHD may be overdiagnosed. Often the picture is complex and comorbid conditions exist (such as learning and processing disorders). As always, do not be afraid to advocate on behalf of your child. If the diagnosis doesn't seem right, ask your school and your pediatrician for help. The first link is an interesting article from the New York Times which highlights the tendency to over-diagnose ADHD. I added some useful links below as well.
https://www.nytimes.com/…/opinion/august-birthdays-adhd.html
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html
https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Myths-and-Misconceptions.…
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