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Government review warns of ADHD and autism overdiagnosis risk
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A government-commissioned review led by Prof Peter Fonagy has warned that ADHD and autism are at risk of over-diagnosis, as recognition has risen dramatically and hundreds of thousands await assessment. It cautioned that misdiagnosis can damage children, and that the rise in mental distress cannot be explained by greater awareness alone.
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