A psychologist shares why it suddenly feels like every child has ADHD — and why parents shouldn't rush to diagnosis

Business Insider | 15-10-2026 09:40pm |

Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Katie S. Davis has observed that some parents seem disappointed when their children do not meet criteria for ADHD or autism diagnoses. She noted that such conversations can be more challenging than those with parents of children with severe disabilities. Davis suggests that some parents may be rushing to diagnose normal childhood behavior and recommends softer interventions before seeking an evaluation.

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