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According to a report, the National Health Service can't cope with 'avalanche' of autism and ADHD diagnoses

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Psychologist shares signs of ADHD in kids as report claims NHS can't meet demand

Psychologist shares signs of ADHD in kids as report claims NHS can't meet demand. NHS struggles to meet the demands for assessments in the UK. Experts show some common traits, as the NHS struggles with the problem in UK. Parents need to be aware of the common traits of ADHD, experts say.

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NHS can't cope with 'avalanche' of autism and ADHD diagnoses

The booming market is thought to have been fuelled by celebrities such as Sheridan Smith and Olivia Attwood talking about their ADHD ordeals. Love Island star and actress Sheridan Smith have spoken about their ordeals with ADHD. The boom is believed to be fuelled by stars such as Olivia and Sheridan Smith. NHS can't cope with 'avalanche' of autism and ADHD diagnoses, experts say.

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The truth about ADHD: separating fact from fiction

Diagnosis and self-diagnosis of ADHD is rising rapidly, but there are certain telltale signs an expert knows to expect. The truth about ADHD: separating fact from fiction. The condition is a growing problem in the U.S. but experts say it can be difficult to diagnose and diagnose.

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One in 10 U.S. kids aged 5-17 diagnosed with ADHD - UPI.com

One in 10 U.S. kids aged 5-17 diagnosed with ADHD. About 1 in every 10 children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) The latest government statistics show that 1 in 10 children aged five to 17 have ADHD.

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One in 10 U.S. kids aged 5-17 diagnosed with ADHD - UPI.com

One in 10 U.S. kids aged 5-17 diagnosed with ADHD. About 1 in every 10 children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) The latest government statistics show that 1 in 10 children aged five to 17 have ADHD.

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One in SEVEN boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in USA

CDC-led report found 11.3 percent of children aged 5 to 17 years old had the condition overall over the three years to 2022. ADHD linked to trouble concentrating and hyperactive or fidgety behavior. One in seven boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in USA.

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Being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating'

Kate Silverton, 53, has warned against prematurely putting children on ADHD medication as they may simply be struggling to deal with difficult emotions. She says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' Newsreader-turned-child therapist, Kate, has also warned against premature putting them on medication.

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Being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating'

Kate Silverton, 53, has warned against prematurely putting children on ADHD medication as they may simply be struggling to deal with difficult emotions. She says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' Newsreader-turned-child therapist, Kate, has also warned against premature putting them on medication.

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Don’t be so quick to diagnose your child with ADHD, says Kate Silverton

Kate Silverton says parents should 'lose the labels' and instead try to understand their offspring's dysregulated behaviour. Former BBC journalist thinks parents should not be quick to diagnose your child with ADHD, says Silverton. She says parents need to be careful not to diagnose their children with ADHD.

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Don’t be so quick to diagnose your child with ADHD, says Kate Silverton

Kate Silverton says parents should 'lose the labels' and instead try to understand their offspring's dysregulated behaviour. Former BBC journalist thinks parents should not be quick to diagnose your child with ADHD, says Silverton. She says parents need to be careful not to diagnose their children with ADHD.

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ADHD could be spotted by a score showing if you're easily distracted

Different measures of distractibility could be combined into a single "d score" to assess if someone may have ADHD. ADHD could be spotted by a score showing if you're easily distracted. The score could be used to assess whether you have ADHD or have a milder form of anxiety.

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