Ronny is six years old.His behaviour is characterized by inattention, bullying, temper tantrums, stubbornness, and fidgeting.He is easily distracted, fails to finish anything he starts, often acts impulsively, and requires constant supervision.He is constantly on the go, running and climbing on things, and he cannot wait his turn in games or lines.What disorder does Ronny most likely have?

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Ronny's symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulty with waiting his turn all suggest that he may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Oppositional defiant disorder (A) involves a pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures, while conduct disorder (C) involves a disregard for the rights of others and a pattern of behavior that violates societal norms. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (D) involves persistent and intrusive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors. None of these disorders fully capture Ronny's symptoms as well as ADHD does.

Ronny Is Six Years Old