Nick's third-grade teacher observes that he is impulsive,inattentive,unable to tolerate frustration,prone to temper tantrums,and unable to sit still during class.Which disorder does Nick meet the criteria for?

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Nick meets the criteria for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) based on the symptoms of being impulsive, inattentive, unable to tolerate frustration, prone to temper tantrums, and unable to sit still. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that primarily affects reading skills, whereas autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social and communication difficulties. Mental retardation (now referred to as intellectual disability) is a developmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. None of these disorders fully capture the constellation of symptoms exhibited by Nick except for ADHD.

Nick's Third-Grade Teacher Observes That He Is Impulsive,inattentive,unable to Tolerate