| the biggest concerns that I hear from adults with ADD | | | | Matlen, MSW, ACSW also offers consultations in |
| is that they can't find a professional who really | | | | which she can help people find professionals. |
| understands adult ADD. Many people begin with their | | | | ADD Coaches: In addition to all of the other benefits |
| primary care physician or go through their insurance | | | | people can get from working with an ADD Coach |
| company to try to get evaluated and/or treated for | | | | they can also get help locating professionals who can |
| adult ADD. Some very lucky people do find great | | | | diagnose and help treat them. Many ADD Coaches |
| professionals on their first try but the majority of | | | | network with other ADD Professionals around the |
| people sadly do not. Instead they become even more | | | | country and the world. |
| frustrated which often leads to them not getting any | | | | Word of Mouth: Try to locate other Adults with ADD |
| help for their ADD. | | | | who live locally. Many ADD Professionals who do |
| There are some ways to find professionals who | | | | understand adult ADD don't advertise their services. |
| actually "get adult ADD": | | | | Many don't need to because they get plenty of |
| Online Listings: There are some websites with listings | | | | referrals by word of mouth. Joining local ADD Support |
| of professionals who treat adults with ADD. ADDA, | | | | Groups is a great ways to not only get support but |
| the World's Leading Adult AD/HD Organization has a | | | | get recommendations for professionals who can |
| growing Professional Directory of people who treat | | | | diagnose and treat Adults with ADD. Adult ADD |
| adults with ADD. ADD Consults, the First And Only | | | | Meetups are similar to support groups and their Adult |
| Virtual Online AD/HD Clinic also has a professional | | | | ADD Meetup Website allow for people to |
| directory. In addition to the professional directory, Terry | | | | communicate with other local adults with ADD. |