ADHD Specialists
We are going to take a look at some guidelines you should follow when looking for a specialist, so that you can be sure to get the best possible care you deserve.
If you are looking for information on how to get a referral to one of the several thousand ADHD Specialists across the country that will be able to help you, try contacting one of these organizations:
American Psychological Association
The web site for this organization is: apa.org. This web site is full of information on the condition and will be able to provide you with several different ADHD specialists in your area that will be able to further assist you. To speak with the APA via phone, you can call: 1-800-374-3721.
The National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHY)
The web site for this organization is: nichcy.org. This web site is also full of very valuable information on ADHD and other disabilities that affect children and young adults.
To reach this organization via telephone, call: 1-800-695-0285. This web site will provide you with information to help determine if you should see a doctor, as well as how to deal with a diagnosis as a parent.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The web site for this organization is: aap.org/. They have a specific page for referrals, located at: aap.org/referral. This web site will help you find more information on ADHD like how it is diagnosed, and what to expect as your child grows up. If you would rather contact them by phone, call: 847-434-4000.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The web site for this organization is: aacap.org/. You will be able to find a doctor in your area using their online directory of registered ADHD specialists and professionals.
These professionals are psychologists, which are more appropriate for ADHD, as no physical symptoms occur.
If you are unable to locate an ADHD specialist through any of these options above, you can always try to contact your family doctor for a consultation and see if he or she will be able to refer you to an appropriate psychologist in your area to receive further testing and evaluation.