Children who are the youngest in their class to be identified with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis as older pupils in their year group, scientists have found.
Experts from the University of Southampton and Paris Nanterre University, working with researchers worldwide, made the discovery after examining data from thousands of patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Senior lead author Professor Samuele Cortese, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Southampton, said: "We know the youngest children in their year group are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD – but many believe this is because they lag behind their older classmates. Symptoms include impulsiveness, disorganization, poor time management skills, difficulty focusing and restlessness.
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