Theo has trouble keeping his attention focused on anything,he's easily distracted,and he doesn't seem to listen to people or follow instructions.Often,Theo loses his books or homework,and has trouble planning and organizing things.A school psychologist might suggest that Theo suffers from
A)traumatic brain injury.
B)attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
C)Turner's syndrome.
D)Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Theo's symptoms are consistent with those seen in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Traumatic brain injury (A), Turner's syndrome (C), and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (D) are not likely to be the cause of Theo's symptoms.

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