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Why is ADHD often misdiagnosed?

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Why is ADHD often misdiagnosed?

Many symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not what you might expect. Psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, discusses symptoms of ADHD that are common but often unrecognized.

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