Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been associated with young boys, but research over the past four decades has revealed a hidden world of girls affected by the disorder. Almost ...

ADHD Advisor examines why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women and girls, and how gender biases in symptoms and diagnosis continue to shape outcomes.

A psychologist examines the underemphasized role of emotional dysregulation in women's ADHD and the benefits of timely ...

As more women open up about being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, like Jessie J did just this week, we look at the common ...

I concur 100% as a recently diagnosed ADHD sufferer (at 55 years) who is trying to help her 14 year old daughter navigate through ADHD. It’s a real shame that finding out more about ADHD in girls – ...

With broader awareness of ADHD and better understanding of gender differences in its presentation, ... Perceptions of Girls and ADHD: Results From a National Survey - Medscape - May 05, 2004.

Gender has been considered a significant factor in attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) research for many years [1], yet for decades the experiences of girls and women with ADHD were largely ...

As a result, girls showing ADHD symptoms may be perceived as shy rather than exhibiting signs of a disorder. Masking behaviors: Girls may be socialized to be more attentive and conform to social ...

ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children, but in recent years a growing number of women have been diagnosed as adults. It's a life-changing diagnosis that comes at a time when doctors are ...

More than 15 million American adults say they have ADHD, and about half of them received their diagnoses as adults.