A teacher confers with the school psychologist and the school nurse about a child who has poor attention span, aggressive behaviors, delayed speech, and shyness, and who tends to withdraw. This child often falls asleep in class, saying he is not sleeping at night. Which of the following situations or conditions is most likely to cause or contribute to the behavior exhibited by this child?

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The child's symptoms, including poor attention span, aggressive behaviors, delayed speech, shyness, withdrawal, and lack of sleep, are consistent with the stress and instability associated with homelessness. Homelessness can lead to sleep disturbances and emotional and behavioral issues due to the lack of a stable and secure environment.

A Teacher Confers with the School Psychologist and the School