You have referred the following four youngsters to the school psychologist for evaluation. Which one is the psychologist most likely to identify as having an intellectual disability?
A) Matthew has difficulty in math but performs at grade level in reading and spelling.
B) Lacy shows low achievement in all areas and prefers to play with younger children.
C) Wanda is hyperactive and frequently expresses her boredom with class material.
D) Mark is a low achiever in all areas; he is a leader of a local neighborhood gang.

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Lacy shows signs consistent with an intellectual disability, such as low achievement in all areas and social preferences that do not align with her age group. This pattern suggests broader developmental concerns beyond specific academic challenges.

You Have Referred the Following Four Youngsters to the School