Piotr has struggled in school all his life. When he sees some letters or numbers, such as b and d, or 6 and 9, he transposes them in his mind, making reading and comprehension quite difficult. What diagnosis would likely apply to Piotr's circumstances?
A. specific learning disorder
B. echolalia
C. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
D. neural decay
Answer: A
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