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Ever noticed how the youngest kids in a class sometimes seem to struggle more? This piece highlights a Finnish study showing that children born in December (in districts with a year-end cutoff) are nearly twice as likely to get a learning disorder diagnosis by age 10 compared to January babies. Surprisingly, this “relative age” effect holds steady even without ADHD in the mix. It’s a nudge for educators and parents to consider age differences when spotting learning needs, blending solid research with a call for fairer screening to support every child’s growth.

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