Jason is highly distractible, often fidgety and impulsive, and constantly in motion. While Jason has been this way since infancy, it is only now that he is in school that it has become a problem. Jason's behavior is typical of someone suffering from ________.

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Jason's symptoms are consistent with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Body dysmorphic disorder and autistic disorder are not associated with the symptoms described, and reticular formation developmental disorder is not a recognized disorder.

Jason Is Highly Distractible, Often Fidgety and Impulsive, and Constantly