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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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[–] chunes@lemmy.world 9 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I didn't read that comment so uncharitably. I think they're saying that society is unkind to people with ADHD.

[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 5 points 11 hours ago

Yeah we don't exactly have an equal world. Or one that even allows for much deviation without heavy punishment as basically seen by... Well above comment.