Youngest Students in Classrooms More Frequently Diagnosed with ADHD, Study Finds
Research suggests age-related immaturity often mistaken for ADHD, impacting diagnosis and medication rates.
- Children younger than their classmates are 38% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
- Younger students are also 28% more likely to be prescribed ADHD medication.
- Teachers are more prone to misdiagnosing younger children with ADHD compared to parents.
- The study reviewed data from 32 studies worldwide, involving over 19 million children.
- Experts urge considering a child's relative age in diagnostic assessments to prevent misdiagnosis.
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