Start with your primary care doctor, family doctor, or pediatrician
Ask for an ADHD evaluation or a referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, or neurologist
Gather examples...
Schedule an appointment with a licensed primary care doctor, psychiatrist, or other qualified clinician
Describe your symptoms, how long they have been present, and how...
Start with your primary care doctor, pediatrician, or a mental health professional
Ask specifically for an ADHD evaluation
Request a referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, neurologist,...
Notice persistent restlessness, fidgeting, or inability to stay seated
Observe excessive talking or interrupting
Check for difficulty waiting turns or acting impulsively
Look for trouble focusing, following...
Only a qualified clinician can diagnose ADD or ADHD
Common signs in adults include frequent distractibility
Common signs in adults include trouble sustaining attention
Common signs in...
Make an appointment with a primary care doctor, pediatrician, psychiatrist, or psychologist
Tell them you want an ADHD evaluation
Describe your symptoms, when they started, and...
Break tasks into very small steps
Set a timer for short work sessions
Remove distractions before starting
Use noise-canceling headphones or white noise
Keep only the needed materials...
