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alot of children are diagnosed younger i have two sons with adhd one was diagnosed at 11 the other at 12. you can be diagnosed at any age buy it's better the younger the child so problems can be sorted out before they get classed as just another naughty child which of course they are 'nt if you think you or your child has this problem them you should get your gp to refer them to the right clinic.

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