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 ArticlesWaymo Goes Fully Autonomous in NashvilleFeb 10, 2026Vonn Says She Needs Multiple Surgeries for Complex Leg Fracture but Has No RegretsFeb 10, 2026Portugal Elects Socialist as President by LandslideFeb 08, 2026Iran’s Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Faces New Prison Term of More Than 7 YearsFeb 08, 2026Related TopicsADHDOvertreatmentattention deficit-hyperactivity disordeCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare