Relative standards in ADHD diagnoses: The role of specialist behavior
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School starting age; Young-for-grade; ADHD diagnosis; Relative standards;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
- I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
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