Damon's teachers frequently complain that he disrupts his kindergarten class by fidgeting and moving about all the time. He does not pay any attention to what is being taught in class and behaves impulsively. Considering the presence of the tell-tale characteristics of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, Damon's pediatrician diagnosed him with ________ and put him on a combination of Ritalin and behavior therapy.
A) ADHD
B) OCD
C) PTSD
D) EMDR

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The symptoms described in the scenario are characteristic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The treatment of ADHD typically involves a combination of medication (such as Ritalin) and behavior therapy. OCD (B) refers to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD (C) is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and EMDR (D) refers to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, which is used to treat PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.

Damon's Teachers Frequently Complain That He Disrupts His Kindergarten Class