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.
- ob体育 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.
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: Accessed on October 15, 2024.