All of the following statement about ADHD are true, EXCEPT:
A)students with ADHD can receive special education services under the "other health impaired" category.
B)ADHD is defined by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)as a condition existing over a long period of time and to a marked degree that manifests itself in an inability to sit still.
C)students with ADHD are often eligible for accommodations in the general education classroom under the protection of Section 504 of PL 93-112.
D)the American Psychiatric Association (APA)recognizes three subtypes of which the combined type (e.g., inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive)is more prevalent.

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While the American Psychiatric Association (APA) does define ADHD as a condition that exists over a long period of time and to a marked degree, it does not define it solely as an inability to sit still. ADHD is actually characterized by a pattern of symptoms including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

All of the Following Statement About ADHD Are True, EXCEPT