A Child's Distracting Behaviors Occur Only in a School Setting

question 54

Multiple Choice

A child's distracting behaviors occur only in a school setting and include failure to follow instructions and finish work, answering questions before they have been completed, and a lot of seat squirming and fidgeting. Could ADHD be a diagnosis of this child?

• A) Yes, it could be a diagnosis.
• B) No, the child's symptoms started at too young an age.
• C) No, the child's symptoms occur in only one setting.
• D) Yes, it could be, but only if the fidgeting is distracting to others.

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