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Florence Levy was a child psychiatrist and psychology researcher. Dr. Levy’s research on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) made significant contributions to the field and to the recognition of the disorder.

Education and career
Dr. Levy received a scholarship to the Woman's College which led to an opportunity at the University of Melbourne to study medicine. Dr. Levy began her career in anesthetics before studying psychiatry at Yale New Haven Psychiatry Hospital. Levy took a special interest in child psychiatry and contributed over 300 peer-reviewed articles, 4 books, and 30 book chapters to the field. Levy's research focused primarily on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and she was a significant figure in the development of clinical guidelines for the treatment of child and adolescent ADHD.

Levy conducted most of her research and teaching at the University of New South Wales. In addition to her work at the university, Levy was also involved in many committees devoted to the research and review of the use of stimulant medication in the treatment of ADHD.

Awards and honors
In 2015, for her contributions to child and adolescent psychology research, Levy was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Legacy
The Australian ADHD Professionals Association honors Levy and her contributions to ADHD research with the Florence Levy Emerging Researcher Award.