Autism and ADHD are on the rise due to widening diagnostic criteria

A study of 140,000 people suggests that a broadening of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD explains the sharp rise in diagnoses, but that doesn't mean too many people are being told they are autistic or have ADHD

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Jun 17, 2026 - 22:00
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Autism and ADHD are on the rise due to widening diagnostic criteria
A study of 140,000 people suggests that a broadening of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD explains the sharp rise in diagnoses, but that doesn't mean too many people are being told they are autistic or have ADHD

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