Families are being pushed by ADHD clinics to pay extra in order to skip waiting times for treatment, according to experts.

ADHD diagnoses are becoming less affordable to families who want to treat their children.

ADHD Foundation Director Christopher Ouizeman told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings families are willing to hand out up to $2,800 to get ahead of other parents and get their child diagnosed quicker.

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