Duke study: AI model detects ADHD in kids as young as 5
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By Mary Helen Moore
Published on April 30, 2026.
Duke University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence model that can accurately detect ADHD in 5-year-olds' health data. The model was developed using data from 140,000 children and was trained on the electronic health records of over 720,000 people. It detected hidden patterns in the data and could accurately predict a diagnosis across various demographics. The researchers believe the model should undergo further study before it can be used in the real world.
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