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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts (www.cam.ac.uk)
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Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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[-] Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 months ago

I have not said that there is only one possibility. Obviously the tools given need to be adjusted to the individual. But the same way I am not allowed to make general statements and dismiss yours, you are not allowed to dismiss mine. If you treat ADHD less like a disease or something bad, I'm sure it will generally improve outcomes, even if the actual severity is different across people.

[-] Soggy@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

If you have a culture of understanding and tolerance, it doesn’t feel like a disability

This is you extrapolating your personal experience to dismiss the difficulties many face that have nothing to do with tolerance and understanding and everything to do with their brain chemistry undermining their social life and ability to engage with hobbies.

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