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Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADDH) is a serious and pervasive psychopathological disorder of childhood characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and excessive gross motor activity (American Psychiatric Association, 1980). Associated features of the disorder frequently include poor peer relationships, learning disabilities, academic failure, conduct disturbance, and aggression.
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Rapport, M.D. (1988). Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. In: Hersen, M., Last, C.G. (eds) Child Behavior Therapy Casebook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0993-2_16
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