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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD or ADHD) is a disorder that affects neurobehavioral functioning and development (Banerjee et al., 2007; Zwi et al., 2000). In children, ADHD is the most prevalent diagnosed cognitive and behavior disorder among school children (Banerjee et al., 2007). ADHD consists of recurring problems with impulse control and inattention and can involve symptoms of hyperactivity (Biederman and Faraone, 2005; American Psychiatric Association, 2000).

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