The parents of a 9-year-old boy have been told by the child's teacher that he exhibits symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Which specific behaviors may the child exhibit for this diagnosis to be made? (Select all that apply.) a. Frequently interrupts or intrudes on others
b. Is easily distracted by outside stimuli
c. Has feelings of restlessness or frequently fidgets with hands and/or feet
d. Exhibits an excellent short-term memory
e. Often leaves tasks incomplete
A, B, C, E
These are a few of the behaviors displayed in children with ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD include 14 possible behaviors. For a diagnosis to be made, the client must exhibit at least eight of these behaviors for at least 6 months. An excellent short-term memory is the opposite of what is seen in clients with ADHD.
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