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ADHD

Fact checks, commentary and analysis on the topic of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

Benefits claims for autism and ADHD have not increased by 200,000

Contrary to claims in the Telegraph, benefits claims for under-18s with autism and ADHD have not increased by 200,000 since Covid.

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No evidence nutrients ‘reverse’ ADHD

Possible links between some nutrients and ADHD have been studied, but there’s no evidence they reverse it.

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