Which of the following students would likely be placed in a more restrictive environment?

• A. Eleven-year-old Abby is diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and exhibits frequent tantrums at school
• B. Ten-year-old Matthew is performing below grade level in mathematics and has difficulty with application of skills in mathematics
• C. Seven-year-old Marcus has a semantic-pragmatic language disorder and articulation delays
• D. Fifteen-year-old Amanda has cerebral palsy and wears orthotic leg braces and uses a walker for long distances

Answer: (A)