Melissa is unable to sit in her chair during reading time. She has to stand up and move around. Instead of following the book, she likes to look around the room and doesn't pay attention to what is being read. Melissa most likely has __________ disorder.

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Melissa's inability to sit still and her lack of focus suggests that she may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Autism spectrum disorder (B) typically involves difficulties with social communication and repetitive behaviors. Specific learning disorder (C) involves difficulties with academic skills such as reading or math. Intellectual disability (D) involves deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Melissa Is Unable to Sit in Her Chair During Reading