Freakonomics, M.D. Tom Brady, A.D.H.D., and a Really Bad Headache (Bonus)
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Jul 11, 2023 
Why might a child’s birthday affect an ADHD diagnosis? A look at school cutoff dates reveals how being among the youngest in class can shape diagnoses, medication, and educational outcomes. The discussion also explores the mental shortcuts doctors use, from recent cases influencing their next diagnosis to patterns that can quietly skew judgment.
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Tom Brady's Redshirt Year
- Tom Brady red-shirted his freshman year at the University of Michigan, giving him an extra year to train.
- This raises the question of whether this extra year contributed to his later success in the NFL.
Relative Age Effect in School
- Age cutoffs in school create situations where some children are significantly older than their classmates.
- This relative age effect can have a substantial impact on children's development and health.
Relative Age and ADHD Diagnosis
- Younger children in a classroom are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
- They may struggle to meet expectations due to their younger age, leading to misdiagnosis.