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 ArticlesSlain Security Guard of California Mosque Engaged Gunmen in Shootout, Hailed as HeroMay 20, 2026Shakira Acquitted of Tax Fraud, Court Orders Spain to Hand Back $70 MillionMay 18, 2026At Least Eight Dead, 32 Injured in Thailand After Freight Train Hits BusMay 17, 2026Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Due to Arrive at Rotterdam Port as Final DestinationMay 17, 2026Related TopicsADHDOvertreatmentattention deficit-hyperactivity disordeADCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare