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Why is ADHD often misdiagnosed?

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Why is ADHD often misdiagnosed?

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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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