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ADHD trial finds medication and behavior therapy reduce rule-breaking, but classroom accommodations do not

Ran the trial

For years, extra time on assignments, frequent breaks, standing desks and quiet workspaces have been standard classroom fixes for children with ADHD. A randomized trial of 255 children found none of those accommodations improved classroom behavior or quiz scores, even when combined with medication or behavior therapy.

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