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Definitely. A lot of kids that used to be called "very lively" back when I was in school are diagnosed with ADHD or similar conditions nowadays even if there's nothing wrong with them.
Just like mania was "hysteria" and crippling suicidal depression was "a rut" or its victim "less of a man".
And all of those people in the past who were "really into trains"
I got into a convo with a guy from my office about animals - lions and apes specifically. He was super enthusiastic and knew everything, and I was super enthusiastic about discussing all of it. Best convo ever. It took about a half hour before I realized other people were watching us with quite a bit of amusement. Turns out he has autism. I have adhd. No one else found this topic as fascinating as we did.
Whatever man. I learned a lot about lions and apes (which are completely different thank monkeys thank you very much)
We also used to call PTSD "shell shock" even though you don't have to go to war to be affected. Science and medicine change and improve over time.