Daily Mail Friday, October 9, 2026 - Rush to Diagnose Autism Can Damage Children

Oct 9, 2026

A major UK review warns that rapidly diagnosing ADHD and autism can harm children, arguing that misguided school and welfare incentives push parents toward harmful “labels.” It also highlights how social media can misinterpret common traits as evidence of these conditions, potentially steering young people toward a benefits-dependent future. Separate from the health focus, the issue also includes entertainment coverage of Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Jane Austen period drama premiere and fashion choices, plus a study on lottery wins and divorce risk.

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Health policy and child development

Concerns about overdiagnosing ADHD and autism

Culture and entertainment

Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Jane Austen premiere fashion

Research findings

Lottery winnings and increased divorce risk

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026 [dailymail.com](dailymail.com) £1.30 I was heartbroken when my husband died at 47—then I discovered his multiple affairs SECRETS & LIVES STARTS PAGE 35 As rates soar up to 40-fold, major review warns of toll on those wrongly given label BRITAIN risks harming a generation of children by overdiagnosing ADHD and autism, a major review warns today. By Shaun Wooller Health Editor Parents are incentivised to have their children diagnosed by misguided schools and welfare systems that reward such ‘labels’, the report found. Youngsters have also been influenced by social media posts that wrongly present common traits as evidence of the conditions. There were warnings last night that children could be defined by such characterisations, steering them towards a life of benefits Turn to Page 6 Meghan and Malala’scosy Claridge’s tea SEE PAGES 4-5 Fancy seeing you here! They hug outside the hotel RUSH TO DIAGNOSE AUTISM CAN DAMAGE CHILDREN | | PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER [PressReader.com](PressReader.com) +1 604 278 4604
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COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW | | --- | --- | Daily Mail Friday, October 9, 2026 Page 3 Fitting: Ms Edgar-Jones atthe screening Daisy does vintage for premiere performance ...and that’s just the thing when your new film’s a Jane Austen period drama Leading ladies: Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitriona Balfe and Daisy Edgar-Jones at the premiere By Jacqueline Lindenberg DIVING into the literary archives for her latest film, Daisy Edgar-Jones decided to do much the same with the fashion archives for its premiere. The 28-year-old British actress wore a vintage Chloe corset dress designed in 1998 by Stella McCartney to the screening of Sense And Sensibility in Los Angeles. Ms Edgar-Jones looked the epitome of elegance in the gown, with its cream corset top and sheer embroidered sleeves which flowed into a lavender satin skirt. The Normal People star kept her accessories simple and her make-up low key at the pre- 1998 Star style: Stella McCartney with model in the dress miere on Wednesday. The movie, which is adapted from Jane Austen’s 1811 debut novel, was released in Britain last month andwill be shown intheUS from next Friday. Ms Edgar-Jones portrays Elinor Dashwood, who epitomises the‘sense’ of the title, Esmé CreedMiles, 26, plays her impetuous sister Marianne, the ‘sensibility’, and Caitriona Balfe, 47, stars as their widowed mother, Mrs Dashwood. Speaking about stepping into the role of Elinor and how she related to the character, Ms Edgar-Jones said: ‘When it comes to love, I think I am very much more Elinor in every sort of way.‘I definitely lead a lot with my head and try and push aside, bury my emotion.’ However, she said the character was also able to ‘18th century charms’ embrace a ‘wilder, passionate side’, and added: ‘I learnt to do that, too.’ The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with some complaining that the Gen Z-friendly reboot isn’t a patch on Ang Lee’s 1995 Oscar-winning classic starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant. Daily Mail film critic Brian Viner, who gave the movie two stars out of five, said: ‘This modern lovestory has lost Austen’s 18th century charms.’ But it has scored 79 percent on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes, where 100 per centrepresents the highest ranking. Why a lottery win might end your marriage WINNING the lottery is supposed to be the ultimate happy ending. But for some women, striking it rich could come with an unexpected outcome – a

FAQs

What does the review warn about diagnosing ADHD and autism too quickly?

It warns that rushing diagnoses can harm children by encouraging harmful “labels” and steering them toward a benefits-focused life.

How does social media contribute to the problem, according to the article?

Social media posts may wrongly present common traits as evidence of ADHD or autism, influencing parents and children toward diagnoses.

What does the lottery study say about divorce risk?

It finds that single men who win large prizes are more likely to marry, while married women who win face a higher short-term divorce risk that fades over time.

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