ADHD diagnosis gap for girls from immigrant backgrounds
hippocraticpost.com
Girls from immigrant backgrounds in Norway are diagnosed with ADHD significantly later than their peers, with those from non-Norwegian speaking families facing delays of up to two-and-a-half years. This delay may be due to language and cultural barriers, which could be exacerbating the under-recognition of ADHD in girls. The study highlights concerns that similar disparities may exist in the UK, where a large portion of the population speaks languages other than English.
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