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If ADHD is a neurobiological disorder, a child’s birthdate or gender should have no bearing on their chances of being diagnosed. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Youngest in class twice as likely to take ADHD medication

Martin Paul Whitely, Murdoch University and Suzanne Robinson, Curtin University

New research has found the youngest children in West Australian primary school classes are twice as likely as their oldest classmates to receive medication for ADHD.

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