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A Guardian report finds that some of the most affluent areas of England have seen the sharpest rises in the proportion of young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism. The finding challenges assumptions that such claims are concentrated in deprived regions and is prompting debate about diagnosis rates, benefit assessments and support for young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Times columnist Janice Turner is facing criticism over a column about ADHD, with many readers accusing her of downplaying the condition and stigmatising those diagnosed with it. Critics, including people with ADHD and mental health advocates, say the piece misrepresents the science and adds to stigma, while some defenders argue she raises fair questions about overdiagnosis.