When teaching the parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "We'll have him do his homework at the kitchen table with his brothers and sisters."
B) "We'll make sure he completes one task before going on to another."
C) "We'll set up rules with specific times for eating, sleeping, and playing."
D) "We'll use simple, clear directions."
A
Feedback: The child with ADHD cannot accomplish complex tasks such as homework in a noisy or chaotic setting where there are a lot of distractions. Answer B, C, and D do not indicate the need for further teaching.
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