At a glance
Find ADHD data and resources to help states plan programs and support public health efforts.
CDC Resources
States can play an important role in supporting people with ADHD. CDC provides states with data to help guide decisions about ADHD supports.
Partner Resources
ChangeLab Solutions offers policy resources that help states understand approaches to supporting children with ADHD through Medicaid and other public systems.
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. CDC partners with ChangeLab Solutions to provide state data on Medicaid prior authorization policies for managing the use of ADHD medications in children.
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- The Policy Surveillance Program - A LawAtlas Project. Prior Authorization Policies for Pediatric ADHD Medication Prescriptions. Available at: https://legacy.lawatlas.org/datasets/adhd-prior-authorization-policies?_gl=1*191rikv*_ga*NjU2OTI0NTczLjE3ODEwMTgzMjU.*_ga_HH1EXGKQJ0*czE3ODI0ODkxNDgkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODI0ODkyMDYkajIkbDAkaDA. Accessed on September 29, 2026.