1 in 2 preschoolers medicated for ADHD has 1 in 2 preschoolers do - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Behavioral Therapy First for our Youngest Children with ADHD $72B 200,000 Excess expenses related US children 2 to 5 years of age to ADHD can cost with a current diagnosis of Americans up to $72 ADHD billion per year 2x The % of 1 in 2 preschoolers medicated for ADHD has 1 in 2 preschoolers do doubled in 4 not receive years recommended behavioral treatment

State Rates of Medication Treatment and Behavioral Therapy among Children with Special Health Care Needs (4-17 Years of Age), 2009-10 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, 2009-2010

Rates of Medication and Psychological Service Claims over Time, for Children aged 2-5 with ADHD Employer-Sponsored Insurance Medicaid* 100% 100% Release of AAP ADHD Guidelines 90% 90% (October 2011) 80% 80% 70% 70% 60% 60% 50% 50% 40% 40% 30% 30% 20% 20% 10% 10% 0% 0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Medication Psychological Services Medication Psychological Services * 26 State Programs