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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]By definition, ADHD must be present by age 12. Parents and doctors get around this by claiming it was always there, but undiagnosed. However, go back to OP’s original comment. The trends, demographics, and clustering in private schools is statistically significant, which suggests a pattern of manipulation, not late diagnosis. Let’s be honest: this is a scam. [/quote]

That is a mischaracterization of adult ADHD diagnosis. According to criteria referenced in the Merck Manual (DSM-5): for an adult ADHD diagnosis, symptoms must have started before age 12, even if the diagnosis wasn't made then, with at least five persistent symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity-impulsivity causing impairment in two or more settings like work, school, or home. Your innuendo of a plot between parents and doctor is disingenuous at best.

Do you have ADHD or do you have DC with ADHD? If not, why would you post as if you have first hand experience? It does not appear that you are a mental health professional either, given the gross mischaracterizations.[/quote]

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