ADHD and autism diagnoses have surged. A massive study may help explain why

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A large Danish study found that children diagnosed with ADHD or autism today more closely resemble their peers in the general population than those diagnosed 10 years ago.

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  • A large Danish study found that children diagnosed with ADHD or autism today more closely resemble their peers in the general population than those diagnosed 10 years ago.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:45:17 UTC.

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