ADHD Spectrum Explorer
Based on The Economist: "ADHD is considered binary. That has two consequences."
Diagnosed (Total)
1,200
True Positives (TP)
640
False Positives (FP)
560
False Negatives (FN)
160
⚠️ Consequence 1: Overdiagnosis
560 people
Unnecessary medicalization: Individuals above the arbitrary cutoff who do not have clinical functional impairment, potentially receiving stimulant medication and stigma without therapeutic benefit.
🚫 Consequence 2: Missed Support
160 people
Underdiagnosis & neglect: Severely impaired individuals falling just below the binary cutoff are denied workplace accommodations, academic assistance, and insurance coverage.