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And as someone who got an ASD and ADHD diagnosis earlier in life (which doctors are now unable to reproduce), this couldn’t be further from being spot on. So m

• tokamak-teapot 4y ago
  If you're referring to the 'overdiagnosis' (i.e. misdiagnosis) of ASD/ADHD early in life, I completely agree that this shouldn't be happening. I also wasn't arguing for early diagnosis, as I understand the dangers of this, not simply because it's difficult to get right, but I am worried that handling the label in a useful way does seem like it could be more difficult at a younger stage of development. I was commenting on what appeared to be an assumption - by the commenter I replied to - that those they had dealt with were lazily (!) using their diagnosis label as some kind of excuse for their behaviour or to avoid challenge. The original commenter could, of course, be entirely correct, but some of the most difficult aspects of ADHD to deal with are: Not being believed - the assumption that you're actually just lazy, or otherwise morally defective Constant pressure to 'get over' your ADHD, never letting it influence your actions (or inaction) It's difficult to relate how much these two pressures can cause agony within the family - with _or_ without any knowledge or understanding of ADHD, and with or without any diagnosis. The intent of my comment was to ask for patience and understanding for those affected, not to advocate for or against any position on diagnosis.