Mislabeling of behavioral problems in school, according to sociologists, may have resulted in the placement in special education programs of dramatically higher numbers of:

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Sociologists have found that boys are often mislabeled with behavioral problems, leading to their disproportionate placement in special education programs. Girls may exhibit similar behaviors but are less likely to be identified as having a problem and are therefore less likely to be placed in special education programs. There is no evidence to suggest that transgender or intersex children are disproportionately placed in special education programs due to mislabeling.

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