Kendall, a popular first grader, is continuously in the principal's office. His teacher complains that he does not listen to instructions, he fails to finish his schoolwork, he fidgets and squirms in his seat, he often leaves his seat without permission, and he cannot seem to wait his turn during class activities. Whenever the principal calls Kendall's mother, she seems baffled by his behavior because Kendall does not have any problems at home, at church, shopping, or at daycare. What diagnosis is appropriate?

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Kendall's behaviors, which include difficulty listening to instructions, not finishing schoolwork, fidgeting, leaving his seat without permission, and inability to wait his turn, are indicative of ADHD. However, the fact that these behaviors only occur in one setting (school) and not in others (home, church, shopping, daycare) suggests that his behavior might be situation-specific rather than indicative of ADHD. ADHD symptoms typically present across multiple settings.

Kendall, a Popular First Grader, Is Continuously in the Principal's