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Are too many children being diagnosed with ADHD?

Aug 7, 2026 · 7 min · 4 segments

Young people need support based on their individual needs, regardless of diagnosis, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research…

Young people need support based on their individual needs, regardless of diagnosis, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

Young people need support based on their individual needs, regardless of diagnosis, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research…

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