A good way to start is to prioritize the qualities you feel are important for your healthcare professional to have. For example, you might feel you want to understand your healthcare professional's philosophy of treatment or whether he or she considers your input in the treatment process.

Personal qualities might also be important for you to consider. For example, do you feel that your healthcare professional cares about you personally? Does he or she take time to listen to you? Can he or she offer you advice beyond issues to do with medication?

Think about these points and any other issues that might be important to you when looking for a healthcare professional. Write out a list, and don't be afraid to ask questions about everyone from whom you might be considering seeking treatment.

Once you've found a healthcare professional, you will have an advocate as you face the challenges of living with Adult ADD.