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Fernanda Martinhago1, Nicolás José Lavagnino2, Guillermo Folguera3
1Doctora en Ciencias Humanas. Doctora en Antropología y Comunicación. Posdoctoranda, Programa de Pós-Graduação Interdisciplinar em Ciências Humanas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Becaria, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior, Programa Nacional de Pós-Doutorado; Florianópolis, Brasil. martinhagofernanda@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered to be the most frequent mental disorder in childhood. Although its diagnosis in the most utilized handbook of psychiatry in the world today - the Diagnostic and statistical handbook of mental disorders (DSM-5) - is based on behaviors of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, numerous attempts to describe the biological bases of the disorder can be found, to be used for and also as risk markers. In this paper, we will critically analyze the validity of studies associated with the search for genetic markers of ADHD. First, a characterization of ADHD by the DSM-5 handbook is presented. Subsequently, the link between ADHD, risk factors and genetic markers is developed. Finally, some conclusions are presented which highlight simplifications and omissions that could have significant consequences.
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