Checklist for Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Application:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Prohibited Substance: Methylphenidate and amphetamine derivatives

This Checklist is to guide the athlete and their physician on the requirements for a TUE application that will allow the TUE Committee to assess whether the relevant ISTUE Criteria are met. 

Please note that the completed TUE application form alone is not sufficient; supporting documents MUST be provided. A completed application and checklist DO NOT guarantee the granting of a TUE. Conversely, in some situations a legitimate application may not include every element on the checklist.

• TUE Application form must include:
  • All sections completed in legible handwriting
  • All information submitted in [language]
  • A signature from the applying physician
  • The Athlete’s signature
• Medical report should include details of:
  • Medical history: age at onset of ADHD symptoms, age at initial diagnosis, symptoms across more than one setting, trial of non-prohibited interventions (if used)
  • Diagnostic tests or rating scales used (e.g., Conners, DIVA)
  • Interpretation of symptoms, signs and test results by physician (paediatrician, psychiatrist or other physician specializing in ADHD)
  • Diagnosis referring to ICD 10 or DSM 5
  • Stimulant prescribed (methylphenidate and amphetamine are prohibited in-competition) including dosage, frequency, administration route
• Diagnostic test/scale results should include copies of:
  • These could include but are not limited to:
    Adults: ACDS, CAADID, CAARS, Barkley, DIVA 2.0 (copy of original test/scale)
    Children: Vanderbilt, K-SADs, DISC, Conners, SNAP (copy of original test/scale)
• Additional information included
  • Supplementary reports which support the diagnosis: e.g., reports from psychologists, school teachers, parent/guardian (not mandatory)