This chapter provides a review of research examining the incidence of ADHD (both in the general population and in special education). In addition, ADHD’s association with other conditions is examined.
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It was in 1991 that autism was added as a special education eligibility category.
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Brock, S.E., Jimerson, S.R., Hansen, R.L. (2009). Prevalence and Associated Conditions. In: Identifying, Assessing, and Treating ADHD at School. Developmental Psychopathology at School. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0501-7_3
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