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- Some children develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which is called ADHD.
- Many children go years without a formal diagnosis.
- Researchers used a computer tool to study records.
- The tool reads routine electronic health records from childhood.
- It finds patterns that appear years before diagnosis.
- The tool flags children who may need help.
- Doctors can check flagged children sooner for ADHD.
- Early support can improve school and health outcomes.
- Researchers say more studies are needed before use.
Difficult words
- diagnosis — the official identification of an illness or problem
- researcher — a person who studies information to learn factsResearchers
- record — a written or electronic note of past eventsrecords
- tool — a device or program used to do work
- flag — to mark someone or something for attentionflags
- pattern — a repeated form or regular way of happeningpatterns
- support — help that makes a situation better
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Discussion questions
- Do you think early help for children is good?
- Would you want a doctor to check a child sooner if needed?
- Have you seen or heard about support for children at school?
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