Posted by HCSIYoungest kids in class more likely to be labelled with ADHD

Youngest kids in class more likely to be labelled with ADHD – Canadian researchers find children born in December were more likely to be diagnosed (38%) and treated (48%) for ADHD than classmates born in January. The lead author suggests “younger children are being inappropriately labelled and treated for ADHD, all because they act less mature.” To read the article, follow the link:  http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120305/adhd-kids-diagnosis-relative-age-120305/20120305/?hub=OttawaHome