A student is frequently inattentive, unable to follow multi-step instructions,…
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A student is frequently inattentive, unable to follow multi-step instructions, and struggles to complete tasks. What condition is the teacher most likely to suspect?
Answer: C. ADHD — CONCEPTAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or…
- A.
Dysgraphia
- B.
Dyscalculia
- C.
ADHD
- D.
Visual impairment
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Correct answer: C
CONCEPT
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning. In a classroom, inattention may appear as difficulty sustaining focus, following through on instructions, organizing work, and completing tasks.
APPLICATION
The student's frequent inattention, difficulty following multi-step instructions, and failure to complete tasks form a pattern that most closely points to ADHD as the condition a teacher should suspect and refer for proper assessment. A teacher may notice and document such signs but does not make a clinical diagnosis.
CONTRAST
Dysgraphia chiefly concerns handwriting and written expression.
Dyscalculia chiefly concerns number sense and mathematical processing.
Visual impairment chiefly concerns reduced access to visual information.
CROSS-CHECK
Matching the dominant symptom domain to each condition separates a broad attention-and-task-completion pattern from difficulties centered specifically on writing, mathematics, or vision. Therefore, the best-supported offered answer is ADHD.