Episode Details

Young boys are being diagnosed with autism and ADHD at significantly higher rates than girls, prompting concerns from experts about over-diagnosis. Professor Frank Oberklaid from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute suggests that normal boyhood behaviours such as being energetic, distractible and curious are increasingly being pathologised, partly driven by parents seeking NDIS support. He argues that children can receive necessary support and guidance without formal diagnoses, focusing instead on assessing individual strengths and weaknesses.

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