White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Paul L. Morgan, Eberly Fellow, Professor of Education and Demography, and Director of the Center for Educational Disparities Research, Penn State Jul 9, 2022 Jul 9, 2022 Updated Feb 6, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Children with ADHD typically exhibit a combination of hyperactivity, inattentiveness and/or impulsive behavior. 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Children with ADHD typically exhibit a combination of hyperactivity, inattentiveness and/or impulsive behavior. Klaus Vedfelt/Digital Vision via Getty Images
