To improve the outcome of treating severe ADHD:

A. Ritalin should be given before the age of 5
B. the child's diet should be modified to avoid Nutrasweet
C. Ritalin should be given only after the age of 2
D. both Ritalin and behavioral treatment should be used


Answer: D

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