Addrian, an eight-year-old, has ADHD. She does not appear to be listening when individuals talk to her. She often loses school papers and is forgetful in daily activities. Her desk and her school locker looks like a tornado disturbed her belongings. Addrian is very distracted by noise in the hallway and in the classroom. When given a series of directions, Addrian does not remember the sequence in which she must complete tasks. What type of ADHD does Addrian appear to have?
A. Hyperactivity
B. Inattention
C. Combined
D. Impulsivity
Answer: B
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A) interrelationships among the family and other social systems. B) the effects of the environment on the family. C) quality of interactions between parents and professionals. D) need for ongoing and systematic family intervention.
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to place Isaac at an alternative school for 45 days. Were Isaac's rights violated? A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were considered. B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an interim alternative placement C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed for more than 10 days. D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can be removed.