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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010), an estimated 5.4 million U.S. children ages 4–17 years have ADHD, representing a prevalence of 9.5%. ADHD is conceptualized as developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity (see Box 4- for DSM-5 [American Psychiatric Association 2013] diagnostic criteria). These core symptoms result in functional impairments in multiple settings, thus impacting family, academic, and social arenas.
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