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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Health
Y. Ella Pickover

ADHD and autism review highlights risk of misdiagnosis as cases rise

The review highlights a mismatch between the true rates of ADHD and autism and the numbers seeking help for the conditions. Picture posed by models (Alamy/PA) -

The nation has reached a “tipping point” where people are at risk of being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, according to a new review which calls for “radical reform” to support people.

It highlights a mismatch between the true rates of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism in society and the numbers seeking help for the conditions.

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