Rippon is a renowned expert on brain imaging, so it’s worth reading her take on how badly Max Pemberton, the documentary host fundamentally misunderstood (or wilfully skewed) the words of Prof Katya Rubia when asked if #ADHD could be spotted in a single brain image.
It’s also worth noting that Rubia herself had said her words were highly edited and has withdrawn support:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/20/the-great-adhd-myth-channel-4-programme-contributor-expert-criticism
Juggling With Eggs
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