Which of the following is a reason why ADHD was not included when the federal government began tracking the prevalence of disabilities?
A)There was a large body of research suggesting it is not a distinct disability.
B)The advocacy base for children with ADHD was not yet well-developed.
C)There was already a category for minimal brain injury.
D)The federal government put a cap on the number of disability types to be served by public schools.

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The advocacy base for children with ADHD was not as developed or influential when the federal government began tracking the prevalence of disabilities, which likely contributed to ADHD not being initially included among tracked disabilities.

Which of the Following Is a Reason Why ADHD Was