History of ADHD (2)

Psychostimulants were used early on

Charles Bradley, MD administered amphetamine sulphate in 1937

Clinicians and researchers looked for causes and clear definitions

"EEG abnormalities in these children primarily in terms of slowing“: Jasper, Solomon & Bradley,American Journal of Psychiatry 1938

By the 1970's it became clear that there were at least four categories being folded into MBD; Attention disorders, hyperkinetic disorders, LD and conduct disorders.

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