Girls and Women with ADHD
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Historically, ADHD has been thought of as a disorder that affects
boys. As a result, many girls and women struggling with this
disorder have been undiagnosed. Today we understand that many women
do have ADHD, and the symptoms often appear differently than
in their male counterparts. Because our culture has different
social norms for females than for males, often girls and women have
different challenges than boys and men with ADHD.
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Women and ADHD - What We Know (WWK)
#19. Knowledge of ADHD in women at this time is extremely
limited as few studies have been conducted on this population. Women
have only recently begun to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD, and
today, most of what we know about this population is based on the
clinical experience of mental health professionals who have specialized
in treating women.
Women and Girls with ADHD - While we know that it is
an equal opportunity disorder, we still need greater awareness and understanding of the ways
ADHD can impact the lives of girls and women.
Treatments for Women and Girls with ADHD - Read
words of wisdom from Patricia Quinn, MD, on treatment issues
for women and girls in the transcript of CHADD's Ask the Expert
chat.
Girls with ADHD
Are Girls with ADHD Socially Adept? - Are girls with ADHD as socially adept as their peers? The
results of the first large study of ADHD in girls was recently published
and the results suggest that, like their male peers, girls with
ADHD also have social problems.
Raising Girls with ADHD - Learn how to
address many issues for girls with ADHD from clinical psychologist
Kathleen Nadeau in CHADD's Ask the Expert chat.
Understanding Preschool Girls with ADHD - Some girls with the hyperactive/impulsive type of ADHD may
display the more classic symptoms of increased motor activity and
impulsivity; however, not all girls with ADHD present this clear-cut
picture. Some may be shy and withdrawn. Others are irritable and
dysphoric, with mood swings and temper tantrums.
Elementary School Girls with ADHD - Research
studies have documented what clinicians have observed
for years—that girls are less aggressive and disruptive than boys
and more likely to experience anxiety and depression as they struggle
with growing social and academic demands.
High School Girls with ADHD - It seems as if nature and society have conspired to pack
the high-school years with so many daunting challenges that even the
most adept and well-adjusted adolescent feels overloaded. When ADHD is
added to the mix, high school becomes even more challenging, and may
even become a destructive experience.
Women with ADHD
ADHD in Women: Do We Have a Complete Picture? -
ADHD affects the lives of millions of women, yet few receive the
comprehensive treatment needed to alleviate the impact of its symptoms
and optimize functioning. Why is this the case?
Diagnosing and Treating Women with ADHD - ADHD is one of the most highly researched
childhood psychiatric conditions, however, less than one percent of that
research has focused on the issues of girls, and even less research has
addressed women with ADHD.
Special Issues for Women with ADHD: Hormonal Fluctuations
and Mood Disorders - In
addition to coping with the core symptoms that are the hallmark of the
disorder, women with ADHD are frequently subjected to fluctuating
hormone levels that further complicate the picture by worsening
attention and focus or contributing to coexisting mood or behavior
disorders.
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