Review finds higher risk of being out of work or study among young people diagnosed with ADHD

A government-commissioned review says young people diagnosed with ADHD before 17 are about four times more likely to be out of education, work or training as young adults.

That finding does not show that an ADHD diagnosis causes these difficulties.

The review raises questions about whether labels can lead to lower expectations for children.

A columnist diagnosed at 42 says ADHD has affected her life, and wonders whether an earlier diagnosis would have helped.