ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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"It was clear the system was 'under immense strain' and it was time to get away from diagnosis being a 'very narrow pathway' to finding support."
— Prof Peter Fonagy , Academic
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The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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