ADHD in Women
How is ADHD different in women? Inattentive symptoms of distractibility, forgetfulness, and poor memory are more common among girls and women, leading to missed diagnoses. Learn the signs here to ensure the best possible treatment.
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ADHD in Women
What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? Many Doctors Are Still Getting It Wrong
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ADHD in Women
“PMDD Has Affected My Whole Life.”
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ADHD in Older Adults
The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
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How to Make Friends: Advice for Women with ADHD
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Free Guide to Menopause & ADHD: Treatments & Interventions
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Hyperactivity in Women: 9 Stories of Overlooked ADHD Energy
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ADHD in Women
ADHD Looks Different in Women
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ADHD in Women
ADHD in Women
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ADHD in Girls
Stop the Cycle of Shame for Girls with ADHD
The stigma of unrecognized ADHD can lead to years of low self-confidence and psychological damage....
Guest Blogs
“I Could Have Been Myself for So Much Longer.”
“Shame caused me to write off my symptoms for many years. The realities of being a Black woman also...
Guest Blogs
“Roe’s Overturn Sabotaged My Executive Functioning”
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ADHD in Girls
5 Things Every Doctor (and Parent) Should Know about Girls and ADD
New research suggests that to effectively diagnose ADHD symptoms in women and girls, doctors should...
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Free Resource for Women and Girls: Is It ADHD?
A downloadable test to help you recognize the unique (and often missed) symptoms of ADHD in women —...