Recent claims in the press that ADHD is being overdiagnosed are missing the real point. The issue is not a surge in incorrect labels, it is rushed assessments, long NHS waiting lists and inconsistent standards across parts of the private sector.
Only 26.6 per cent of children with ADHD in the UK receive any form of treatment. Rising diagnosis numbers, therefore, reflect unmet need...
With 11+ entrance exams for private schools taking place across the country in November and December, new guidance from clinicians and education specialists highlights how children with ADHD can perform at their best when the right support is in place.
Far from being a barrier, an ADHD diagnosis can open the door to better understanding and fairer exam conditions. Access arrangements...
