How can I find the most appropriate professional to diagnose and treat my ADHD?
Could you have adult ADHD? In this 8-part guide, you’ll find expert answers to the questions that will help you make key decisions about seeking a diagnosis.
HEALTH CARE TEAM: What types of health care providers can diagnose ADHD?
A: There are several types of professionals who typically diagnose ADHD. These include doctors, psychologists, nurse practitioners… | Keep reading on WebMD »
FINDING A DOC: How should I choose a professional to diagnose and treat my ADHD?
A: It’s your right to know the qualifications of the professional you may be working with, and most doctors realize this… | Keep reading on ADDitude »
ASSESSING PROFESSIONALS: What questions should I ask in evaluating health care providers?
A: How many of your adult patients have ADHD? How do you evaluate symptoms?… | Keep reading on ADDitude »
COACHING: Would I benefit from working with an ADHD coach?
A: An ADHD coach is a “life coach” specifically trained to help adults with ADHD better manage their lives… | Keep reading on ADDitude »
COACH OR THERAPIST?: Should I consider seeing a therapist and/or a life coach?
A: If the primary challenge is managing or understanding emotions, a therapist would likely be the appropriate option… | Keep reading on ADDitude »
FIRST-PERSON: “Here’s How I Found an ADHD Specialist Near Me.”
“I lucked out with a phenomenal psychiatrist who recommended a great coach and a therapist who had experience working with people with ADHD. Ask providers you trust for their recommendations!” | Keep reading on ADDitude »
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FREE DOWNLOAD: Choosing the Right Professional to Treat ADHD
Use this comparison chart to help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of each option. | Download now on ADDitude »
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Learn to recognize the most common mistakes doctors make to ensure that you get the diagnosis and care you deserve. | Download now on ADDitude »
8-Part Guide to ADHD Diagnosis in Adults, from WebMD x ADDitude:
DECISION 1: How can I better understand ADHD, its causes, and its manifestations?
DECISION 2: How can I understand the aspects of ADHD that might be new to my doctor?
DECISION 3: How can I improve my odds of an accurate ADHD evaluation?
> DECISION 4: How can I find a professional to diagnose and treat my ADHD?
DECISION 5: What should a thorough evaluation for adult ADHD include and exclude?
DECISION 6: How can I be sure my ADHD evaluation screens for psychiatric comorbidities?
DECISION 7: How can I be sure my ADHD evaluation considers look-alike comorbidities?
DECISION 8: Should I also be screened for the sleep, eating, or other disorders?
