“ADHD is real” conflates real difficulties, an institutional category, and biology.
psychologytoday.com
The claim that ADHD is a distinct neurobiological entity is often conflated with the real experiences of individuals and the institutional recognition of the diagnosis, leading to confusion and misinformation. Evidence from neuroimaging studies shows only small, inconsistent differences between ADHD and non-ADHD groups, with substantial overlap in brain structures. This suggests that the neurobiological basis of ADHD as a discrete disorder remains scientifically uncertain and open to debate.
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