What to know
- States can play an important role in treatment for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They can monitor how health resources are utilized, implement ADHD treatment policies, and shape access to behavioral health services.
- CDC promotes the use of effective treatments for children with ADHD, and a vital part of this effort is providing states with resources to guide decision-making.

State Data and Policies on ADHD
State data profiles: Diagnosis and treatment for children with ADHD

State Data Profiles
State-based information on ADHD diagnosis and medication treatment for children ages 3–17 years. View data from 2016-2019 for your state.
State policies for prescribing ADHD medication

State Medicaid Policies
Medicaid policies to manage the use of ADHD medications in children vary by state. View policy information by state.
Content Source:
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
- The Policy Surveillance Program - A LawAtlas Project. Prior Authorization Policies for Pediatric ADHD Medication Prescriptions - Selected Managed Care Plans. Available at: https://legacy.lawatlas.org/datasets/prior-authorization-policies-for-pediatric-adhd-medication-prescriptions. Accessed on October 15, 2024.