Toby is three years old.His parents are concerned because he is always running and jumping around.He cannot seem to sit still.Even when watching his favorite movie on TV,he fidgets and wiggles.It is especially frustrating for his parents when Toby does not sit still through dinner.Which of the following should Toby's parents do?
A)They should have him tested for attention deficit disorder.
B)They should start him on a behavior modification program.
C)They should provide structured,cognitively challenging activities for Toby to develop his attention span.
D)They should treat this behavior as normal and avoid being panicked,as Toby's behavior is normal for kids in his age group.

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Toby's behavior is developmentally appropriate for his age group. It is normal for young children to have difficulty sitting still and focusing on tasks for extended periods of time. Toby's parents should avoid panicking and accept that his behavior is typical for his age. They can continue to provide him with age-appropriate activities and gradually introduce structured activities to help develop his attention span, but they should not jump to the conclusion that he has a disorder or start behavior modification programs at this stage.

Toby Is Three Years Old