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Sarah Safranek, MLIS. Stimulant medication therapy is the most effective treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, producing significant improvements in symptoms and modest improvements in academic achievement (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on multiple randomized controlled trials [RCTs]).
The cause of ADHD is unknown, but it has a strong genetic component. The first-line treatment options for ADHD include behavioral therapy or pharmacotherapy with stimulant medications (methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, mixed amphetamine salts) or both.