Can you please help?

The teacher is concerned about Tom.
He often appears easily frustrated,
quick to anger,agressive towards
other children,and in constant motion.
His teacher should suspect:

1 problem of attention and hyperactivity

2. behavior problem

Shouldn't she suspect a problem in
attention and hyperactivity?

That is what I would suspect first.

Can someone else please help?

I agree with Guru

Yeah.. It's a little bit of both I would say. Like ADHD. Go to mayoclinic website and search ADHD so you can see.

As classified by psychologists, the characteristics of Hyperactivity-Impulsivity ( a subset of ADDH) are constantly in motion, acting without thinking, inability to play games or work with other childen), getting frustrated with schoolwork or homework.
However, a teacher should not rule out behaviour problems. A conference with a parent probably will be most revealing. In my experience, kids with behaviour problems have attitudes often revealed in parent conferences. Not always, but often.

I agree with Guru. The "in constant motion" is the obvious clue here!

=)

Is Tom getting frustrated with not knowing how to do the school work? If so, then giving him help in that area may calm the other issues.

Let me also give some practical advice for once you graduate and start teaching -- don't try to diagnose these things yourself.

Granted, there are times when you, as a teacher, will see someone has been diagnosed with ADHD and they clearly have something more like Asburgers or something similar. But it is not your job to diagnose these things. If you feel a diagnosis is in error, you give it time, but also document very specific behaviors you see often occuring and bring those issues up with parents so they could bring them up with their doctor.

Once the doctor knows more about specific problems, he/she can diagnose it further.

Matt

It seems like there are different opinions on what the teacher should suspect in this situation. Some suggest that the teacher should suspect a problem of attention and hyperactivity, specifically ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), due to the characteristics mentioned such as being easily frustrated, quick to anger, aggressive towards other children, and in constant motion. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and can often be diagnosed by a doctor or specialist.

Others suggest that the teacher should not rule out behavior problems and should consider having a conference with the parent to gather more information. Behavior problems can also manifest in similar ways, such as being easily frustrated and exhibiting aggression. It is important for teachers to communicate with parents and work together to address any concerns.

It's also worth mentioning that as a teacher, diagnosing these issues yourself is not your role. If you have concerns about a student's behavior or suspect an underlying issue, it is best to bring these concerns to the attention of the student's parents so that they can seek professional help and guidance from a doctor or specialist.

In any case, it would be beneficial for the teacher to document specific behaviors they observe and communicate these concerns to the student's parents. This can provide more information for a professional assessment and help guide the appropriate support and interventions for the student.