Many types of specialists help manage ADHD; these may include Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Neurologists, Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, 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 professional's 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 healthcare professional's methodology? Do they use a behavioral approach, offer medication, and provide family counseling?
• Does the healthcare professional 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 professional or team.
  Choose a therapist or healthcare professional that is easy to talk with. Make sure you are comfortable with their attitude toward ADHD and their approaches in treating it.