Why Are Certain Disabilities, Such as ADHD, Often Identified When

question 167

Multiple Choice

Why are certain disabilities, such as ADHD, often identified when children are in their middle childhood years?

• A) When children enter school, they are required to sit still and pay attention.
• B) Childhood disabilities, such as ADHD, cannot be diagnosed until middle childhood.
• C) ADHD does not occur in children until middle childhood.
• D) ADHD may have a genetic component.

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