Freakonomics, M.D.

Tom Brady, A.D.H.D., and a Really Bad Headache (Bonus)

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Jul 11, 2023
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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