Information on ADHD for Healthcare Providers

For Health Care Providers

At a glance

CDC works with partners to provide ADHD resources for healthcare providers. These resources include links to evidence-based clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing ADHD across the lifespan, free online CME/CE-eligible training modules, and national data estimates.

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Resources for healthcare providers

Learn more about how you can help and support patients with ADHD and their families:

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Clinical Care of ADHD in Children
The AAP provides clinical practice guidelines for children and adolescents with ADHD.

U.S. Guidelines for Adults with ADHD

The American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) is working to create U.S. Guidelines for Adults with ADHD.

AAP PediaLink® Online Trainings

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) PediaLink® online trainings, developed with support from CDC, can be accessed for free, and registrants may also be eligible for continuing education credits (CEs).

Register for FREE AAP PediaLink® online trainings on ADHD and other developmental disabilities and earn CEs today!

Free ADHD AAP PediaLink® Online Course Series
Tips and resources to effectively identify and diagnose ADHD, address co-occurring conditions, and collaborate with families and schools.
Free Child Development and Disability AAP PediaLink® Online Courses
Access free AAP PediaLink® courses on ADHD and other developmental disabilities. Registered healthcare providers may also qualify for CEs.

CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD

CDC funds the National Resource Center on ADHD (NRC), a program of CHADD–Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

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The NRC offers free trainings and continuing education courses for healthcare providers on ADHD-related topics.

CDC Resources

CDC collects national data on ADHD to gain a better understanding of ADHD diagnosis and treatment patterns. CDC also works with partners to provide free trainings on ADHD.

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Data on ADHD in Children
CDC's latest data on ADHD in U.S. children.
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Data on ADHD in Adults
Explore more information about ADHD in adults.
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Diagnosing ADHD
Diagnosing ADHD is a process with several steps.
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Other Concerns and Conditions with ADHD
Many other disorders or conditions can also have symptoms that look like ADHD.
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Scientific Articles about ADHD
Read articles about ADHD generated from CDC programs and activities.
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Published: October 21, 2026
Updated: October 21, 2026

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Reviewed: October 21, 2026

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  • The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD). U.S. Based Guidelines for Adults with ADHD. Available at: https://apsard.org/Web/Guidelines. Accessed on September 1, 2026.