Gregory A. Fabiano

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

Lead author of the JAMA Pediatrics 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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