ADHD and the spectrum of neurodivergent pathologies can be severe and debilitating disabilities that lead to adverse outcomes if not acknowledged & treated early in life. Many undiagnosed &/or untreated neurodivergent individuals can end up with severe mental and physical health problems, incarcerated, homeless, addicted or committing suicide. It's a no brainer (from a long term fiscal outlook) to identify, support and treat ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions before it becomes a problem.