Mara is 8 years old, has many inattentive symptoms in school, problems completing chores and homework, and difficulties with peer interactions. She has been diagnosed with ADHD and her parents would prefer to try behavioral interventions before starting her on medication. Which of the following statements about behavioral interventions is most accurate?
A) The combination of medication and behavioral treatments result in improved academic performance for poor children who have anxiety in addition to ADHD.
B) Children with ADHD cannot qualify for school-based behavioral interventions or academic accommodations unless they ALSO have an Individualized Educational Plan in place.
C) Behavioral interventions are just as effective as medication for the CORE symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children.
D) In general, parents prefer medication alone to a combination of medication and behavioral treatments.

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Behavioral interventions combined with medication can improve outcomes, especially in children with additional challenges like anxiety.

Mara Is 8 Years Old, Has Many Inattentive Symptoms in School