Center for Management of ADHD
If your child has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or is suspected of having ADHD, your family can turn to the Center for Management of ADHD at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for information, resources, diagnosis and treatment.
We take an approach to care that allows us to offer children 4 through 18 years of age a variety of services aimed at promoting health and well-being, including:
- Medication consultation and management
- Family behavior therapy
- Group parent training programs to provide education about ADHD and strategies to promote your child’s success at home and school
Our team also works closely with your primary care pediatrician to ensure ongoing care, including medication management.
How we serve you
Some children with ADHD can manage their condition with behavioral interventions. Other children also need medication to achieve success.
Why choose us
We are the region’s largest and most comprehensive ADHD center, and our services are available in Philadelphia as well as several specialty care locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Meet your team
Your child will work with a team of healthcare professionals that may include clinical and school psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, developmental and behavioral pediatric physicians, and advanced practice nurses.
Our locations
The ADHD Center sees children in the Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare at 4601 Market St. and CHOP Specialty Care Centers in the Brandywine Valley (Glen Mills, PA), Exton and Voorhees, NJ.
Our research
Our center is committed to continuing to learn about ADHD, developing more effective treatments for the disorder and improving overall care of children with ADHD.
Center for Management of ADHD resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions about ADHD and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
Patient stories
What to expect at your ADHD evaluation
The goal of our child's initial evaluation for ADHD is to develop an understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges and to determine their primary treatment needs. The evaluation includes a comprehensive ADHD assessment and screening for other emotional, behavioral and health conditions.
Finding a provider for behavior management with ADHD
We have compiled information to explain a behavioral approach to therapy and help your family select a community provider who can help your child with behavioral therapy.
Improving functioning in children with ADHD
We have created learning modules for parents and caregivers designed to improve executive functioning in children with ADHD, and improve social functioning in children with ADHD. These presentations offer tips so parents can better support children with ADHD.
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