Attention Deficit Disorder in Three Pairs of Monozygotic Twins: A Case Report

WILLIAM A. HEFFRON, CATHERINE A. MARTIN, RICHARD J. WELSH

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Abstract

Three pairs of monozygotic twins, all concordant for attention deficit disorder, are reported. The literature on the genetic implications of attention deficit disorder is reviewed, including twin, family and adoption studies. The effect of prematurity, abuse and neglect on the twins in this report is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)299-301
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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