Which child should be assessed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a. A second-grade child reads at a first-grade level. The child cries when left by a parent but loves to run races in the schoolyard at recess.
b. A fourth-grade child loves to daydream during class and regularly entertains the class with original stories. The child does not enjoy reading.
c. A third-grade child is on detention for the third time this month and is considered the class clown. The child often volunteers to read aloud.
d. A second-grade child is withdrawn and plays alone most school days. The child can read a third-grade storybook.
A
A psychiatric illness in children that illustrates the interplay of genetics and environment is ADHD. Children with ADHD usually exhibit excessive activity and have difficulty paying attention. These behaviors are often tolerated by the family. However, when these children begin school, they are identified as problematical because these behaviors interfere with the child's academic performance and peer relationships.
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