Experts discuss the social context and academic critiques regarding the rise in autism and ADHD diagnoses and referrals in England.
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Updated Aug 29
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Experts discuss the social context and academic critiques regarding the rise in autism and ADHD diagnoses and referrals in England.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Discussion regarding the overdiagnosis of adult ADHD in the U.K. by medical bodies.Sub-event
Autism referrals rose fivefold in England, prompting expert critique of the system.1 source
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom