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While some critics believe that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is overdiagnosed, most health experts and organizations agree that ADHD is a legitimate health condition for many children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) acknowledges that the number of children diagnosed with ADHD is increasing. One thing that the AAP does not know is whether more children are showing signs of ADHD or whether doctors are just making more diagnoses.
The National Resource Center on ADHD proposes another theory as to why ADHD diagnoses appear to be increasing. In the last few decades, public schools have been mandated to offer special education support for many children with this condition. Due to these trends, ADHD has become one of the most researched and discussed health conditions affecting children today. With so much talk about ADHD and so many schools offering services for those affected by the disorder, some people feel that ADHD is overdiagnosed.
The National Resource Center on ADHD proposes another theory as to why ADHD diagnoses appear to be increasing. In the last few decades, public schools have been mandated to offer special education support for many children with this condition. Due to these trends, ADHD has become one of the most researched and discussed health conditions affecting children today. With so much talk about ADHD and so many schools offering services for those affected by the disorder, some people feel that ADHD is overdiagnosed.
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