Getting Medical Help

Many types of specialists help manage ADHD, these may include Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Neurologists, Social Workers, and Behavioral Therapists. Depending on their qualifications and licensing, these experts can offer different services. Patients may use different healthcare professionals for diagnosis, behavioral therapy, and prescribing medication. Whatever the specialty, it is important for people to find ADHD experts with whom they are comfortable.

When choosing a healthcare professional to work with, some considerations may be:

• The healthcare providers experience with treating ADHD:

You may want to find someone who specializes in ADHD, or has extensive experience with the condition.

• What types of treatment are preferred:

Do you understand and approve of the physicians' methodology? Do they use a behavioral approach, offer medication, provide family counseling?

• Does the healthcare provider work as part of a treatment team:

In most cases, you will be working with a group of specialists. You will want to know who else is part of your "team."

• Your comfort level with the healthcare provider or team:

Choose a therapist or healthcare professional who is easy to talk with. Make sure you are comfortable with their attitude toward ADHD and their approaches in treating it.

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