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Diagnostic criteria used to assess ADHD/hyperkinetic disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Frank Houghton
Affiliation:
Department of Public Health, Mid-Western Health Board, Park View House, Pery Street, Limerick, Ireland
Kevin Kelleher
Affiliation:
Department of Public Health, Mid-Western Health Board, Park View House, Pery Street, Limerick, Ireland
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2001

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