Vicky has trouble focusing on her work in school but knows what every classmate is doing at all times. She will blurt out answers to questions the teacher has asked another student. Her assignments are messy and disorganized. Her teacher suggested that she see a therapist to get a diagnosis. The symptoms above are characteristics of

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Vicky's difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and disorganization are common symptoms of ADHD. Asperger's syndrome is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, while schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Anxiety may also cause difficulty focusing, but it does not typically manifest in impulsivity or disorganization.

Vicky Has Trouble Focusing on Her Work in School but Knows