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Lucy Wigley

Higher ADHD diagnosis for kids born in July and August, says study - but why?

Children running through a field in summer.

Researchers found higher diagnosis of ADHD in children born in July and August, but also explain the reason for this and why they don't find it surprising. 

Neurodiversity awareness is on the rise, and as more parents seek an ADHD diagnosis for their child and educators become more aware of the common ADHD personality traits, this is one area of the neurodiversity umbrella gaining rapid acceptance. However, those looking into ADHD symptoms, and treatments for their child, might not realise their birth month could have something to do with their child having the condition.  

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