Life & WellnessYoungest Children in Kindergarten Face Higher Risk of ADHD DiagnosisSavePrintChildren who enter kindergarten young are more likely to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD, a study has found. NeONBRAND/UnsplashReuters12/10/2018|Updated: 12/10/2018 Being one of the youngest in a kindergarten class dramatically increases the odds that a child will be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a large new U.S. study has concluded. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMasked-Prowler Video Tops Sheriff’s List of Clues to Nancy Guthrie AbductionFeb 13, 2026Fans of Chock and Bates Launch Petition Questioning Ice Dance ResultFeb 12, 2026Bangladesh’s BNP Wins Big in Historic Parliamentary ElectionFeb 12, 2026Kaiser Reaches $30 Million Settlement With Labor Department Over Mental Health Care PracticesFeb 12, 2026Related TopicsADHDOvertreatmentattention deficit-hyperactivity disordeCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare