Well, yes, I actually do think that you can and should diagnosed young children if they require it - diagnosis oftentimes means that young children get the help that they need.
However, John Grohol brings up a good point - oftentimes medical professionals see a psychiatric diagnosis as a reason and excuse to prescribe medication. That is a practice that would require a great deal more of research before it becomes common.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/can-a-3-year-old-be-accurately-diagnosed/
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