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| DAMP is similar to MBD (Minimal Brain Dysfunction), a concept
that was formulated in the 1960s. Both concepts are related to
certain psychiatric conditions, such as hyperactivity. The
concept of MBD was strongly criticised by Sir Michael Rutter
[Gillberg, 2003, p.904] and several others researchers, and this
led to its abandonment in the 1980s. At the same time, research
showed that something similar was needed. One alternative
concept was ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Gillberg proposed another alternative: DAMP. Gillberg's concept
was formulated in the early 1980s, and the term itself was
introduced in a paper that Gillberg published in 1986 (see
Gillberg ). (DAMP is essentially MBD without the etiological
assumptions.) The concept of DAMP met with considerable
criticism. For example, Sir Michael Rutter stated that the
concept of DAMP (unlike ADHD) was "muddled" and