What is really driving skyrocketing diagnoses of ADHD and autism

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By Michael Marshall

Is it an epidemic of overdiagnosis, or do the dramatic rises in autism and ADHD cases reflect the healthcare system – and society – starting to catch up to the reality of neurodivergence?

The numbers of people diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased enormously over the last few decades.