Observational analysis shows differential trends in ADHD diagnoses among native and immigrant students, indicating barriers in the latter group.
The reduced achievement-gradient in ADHD suggests that the absence of academic difficulties to a lesser degree disqualifies children from diagnosis. The limited increase among low-achieving first-generation immigrants may indicate persistent barriers to diagnosis and care in this group.
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