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Person/child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, person with ADHD

26.09.2021

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Person/child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, person with ADHD

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Hyperactive, hyper, ADHD person

Refer to someone as having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder only if the information is relevant to the story and if you are confident the person has been medically diagnosed with the condition. Use “attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder” on first reference; ADHD is acceptable on second reference.

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