Published 12.04
The government is appointing a special delegation to investigate why more and more children and young people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
The delegation will also develop support for children and young people with neuropsychiatric diagnoses (NPF diagnoses). Mathias Wahlsten, director general at the Unemployment Insurance Inspectorate (IAF), will lead the delegation, according to a press release.
According to the National Board of Health and Welfare, 10.5 percent of boys and 6 percent of girls aged 10–17 had an ADHD diagnosis in 2022. The forecast is that the percentage will increase.
Autism occurs in approximately 1–2 percent of both children and adults.
The delegation’s work must be reported by 1 December 2027 at the latest.
