Nicola Woolcock
October 15 2018, 12:01am, The Times
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Children could be misdiagnosed with ADHD, which is characterised by fidgeting and forgetfulnessGARETH FULLER/PAThousands of children are being given a mistaken diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because they are the youngest in their class, a study suggests.
The research indicates that pupils who are developing within the normal range could end up being labelled with the condition, which is characterised by fidgeting, forgetfulness, frequent talking and being easily distracted.
The global study, co-authored by a University College London academic, is published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. It reviewed 17 studies involving more than 14 million children that looked at links between a child’s age relative to their classmates and their chance of having ADHD diagnosed. It was more common for the youngest to be diagnosed with the condition and medicated.
Dr Joanna Moncrieff, a…
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