Only a few years ago, the acronym ADHD was barely part of our vocabulary – it sounded like a foreign language to most. Today, however, it’s rare not to know a child (or several) who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This raises a vital question: are cases actually on the rise? If we are seeing a genuine increase in children and teenagers with the condition, we then have to ask why.  Paediatric neurologist Dr Cristina Cordero points out that the actual prevalence of ADHD has remained stable over time, despite a growing public perception that cases are “skyrocketing”.  The expert stresses that the current consensus is clear: “There are not necessarily more cases of ADHD, but we are getting much better at detecting them.” Why are more children, teenagers and adults being diagnosed with ADHD? While the actual prevalence has remained stable for decades, it is far more common nowadays to know several children or teenagers with an ADHD diagnosis. As Dr Cordero points out, this is primarily due to a significant …