The problem here is not ADHD being over diagnosed. The problem is using academic performance in place of actual diagnosis in the first place. It's a good predic

The problem here is not ADHD being over diagnosed. The problem is using academic performance in place of actual diagnosis in the first place. It's a good predictor, but we are entirely capable of more. ADHD is the best studied disorder there is. ADHD has been very significantly plaugued by misinformation and stygma. Misinformation is still baked into the name itself! But things are getting better. People are learning that ADHD is actually an executive functioning disorder, that you aren't likely to grow out of it as an adult, and that stimulant medication isn't the Boogeyman that the war on drugs has made it out to be. So it's no wonder that we are seeing increased diagnosis rates! We're seeing an increase of LGBTQ+ identification rates, too. It's pretty obvious why. This whole article is just fear mongering backed by circular reasoning. Do better, NYT.