When it comes to doctors for treating ADHD you will have no shortage of choices, primarily due to ADHD being classified both as a medical and psychological disorder.
Your goal is a simple one, to find the best doctor for your particular situation.
In this pursuit you might want to consider the amount of experience in actual diagnostic situations combined your personal beliefs.
An example would be if you were against prescription stimulants you likely would not want to consider a doctor famous for advocating their use.
Let's take a brief look at the list of doctors available for treating ADHD.
*Psychologist: A clinical psychologist usually comes armed with a PHD.
They not only are well versed in mental disorders but likely are up to date in regards to the latest research concerning ADHD.
The downside is that they aren't licensed to prescribe medication.
So in summary, they are well qualified to identify the condition but if you are looking for medications to address problematic symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity they probably are not your best choice.
*Pediatrician: Pediatricians deal with behavioral conditions all the time, both in children and adolescents.
In many ways they are on the front line of the battle, especially when it comes to children.
The downside is that they normally are very busy and may not have the time to do the extensive evaluations needed to secure an accurate diagnosis.
On the other hand a pediatrician specializing in development and behavioral problems (developmental pediatrician) might be an area to consider.
*Family doctor: Most of us feel comfortable around our family doctor.
He/She is that calming voice of reason when sickness comes to call and may be a good place to start to unravel the mystery of ADHD.
Family doctors are normally very good at spotting the basic symptoms and doing simple evaluations that could rule out the possibility of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
On the other hand when complicated cases arise they may not have the time or will to find the needle in the haystack.
*ADHD specialist: In some cases an ADHD specialist can be an excellent choice for diagnosing and/or treating ADHD.
As often is the case our euphoria should be tempered with a bit pessimism due to the fact that and ADHD specialist is not required to have a license or certification.
As a result, the term itself should not be viewed as a green light on the road to treating and/or diagnosing ADHD.
*In addition to the professionals listed above there are clinical social workers, neurologists, psychiatrists, ADHD coaches, behavioral neurologists, language pathologists, educational diagnosticians, occupational therapists, homeopaths, nutritionists and even acupuncturists.
As you can see there is no shortage of doctors for treating ADHD; most of which employ entirely different diagnostic styles.
As mentioned above homeopaths and subsequently homeopathic remedies for ADHD are an option many natural health minded individuals are embracing.
Perhaps part of the reason for this is that homeopathic remedies for ADHD get to the root of the problem rather than just suppress symptoms, and all without the risk of side effects.
If you are looking for powerful, lasting results this is an option worth considering.