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Study: Rising ADHD Diagnoses, Autism Symptoms Remain Stable

10/27/2025

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A Swedish study of 18-year-olds born 1993–2001 found no increase in autism symptoms despite rising diagnoses.
For ADHD, boys showed stable symptoms, while girls exhibited a small but significant increase.
Limitations include a low parental response rate and focus on inattentive ADHD symptoms, with future research examining diagnosis trends and healthcare implications.

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Story summary

A Swedish study of 18-year-olds born 1993–2001 found no increase in autism symptoms despite rising diagnoses.
For ADHD, boys showed stable symptoms, while girls exhibited a small but significant increase.
Limitations include a low parental response rate and focus on inattentive ADHD symptoms, with future research examining diagnosis trends and healthcare implications.