Birth dates, school enrollment dates affect ADHD diagnosis rates, study shows

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 10:21 in Health & Medicine

Rising rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and large differences in diagnosis rates have led to fears that the condition is often being misdiagnosed. A new study demonstrates that these concerns are justified. Researchers found large discrepancies in diagnosis and treatment rates based on small differences in children's dates of birth.

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