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- The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth revision, 1992, (ICD-10), World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. More information here.
- 'The ICD-10 classification of mental and behavioural disorders: Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines', 1992, Chapter 5, The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth revision (ICD-10), World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. More information here.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) 1994, American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., American Psychiatric Association, USA.
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- Halasz, G, Anaf, G, Ellingsen, P, Manne, A & Thomson, Salo F, 2002, Cries Unheard. A new look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Common Ground, Altona, Australia.
- Opening All Options II: Diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET). More information here.
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