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KAS 5c. For adolescents (age 12 years to the 18th birthday) with ADHD, the primary care clinician should prescribe FDA-approved medications for ADHD with the adolescent’s assent. The primary care clinician is encouraged to prescribe evidence-based training interventions and/or behavioral interventions as treatment for ADHD, if available. Educational interventions and individualized instructional supports—including school environment, class placement, instructional placement, and behavioral supports—are a necessary part of any treatment plan and often include an Individual Education Program (IEP) or a rehabilitation plan (504 plan).