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Re: Why is it labeled a “disorder” instead of a “mental illness”?

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Scattybird
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If you Wiki the definition of disorder it says ADHD is a developmental disorder.

Maybe we should just make up our own definition – any ideas? Although I like Tiddler’s rationale for it being a disorder!

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