New Diagnostic Terminology for Minimal Brain Dysfunction.

Shaywitz, Bennett A.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1979-Nov

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New Diagnostic Terminology for Minimal Brain Dysfunction.

Shaywitz, Bennett A.; And Others

Journal of Pediatrics, v64 n5 p734-36 Nov 1979

Minimal brain dysfunction has been redefined by the American Psychological Association as attention deficit disorder (ADD) and subdivided into categories with and without hyperactivity. The revised 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual' (DSM III) is now undergoing field trials. Journal Availability: C. V. Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63141. (PHR)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions, Hyperactivity, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Vocabulary

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Language: English

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