Current statistics consistently show that the misdiagnosis of ADHD in women is pervasive. Women and girls are often diagnosed years, even decades, later than men, primarily due to their symptoms being misattributed to anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders. Here are the key findings on the rates of misdiagnosis for women and girls:
“Neurodiversity is extremely heritable.” Every time I share this simple fact with parents of children with ADHD or adults with ADHD, I see a lightbulb turn on as they begin to connect the dots and remnants of ADHD traits in themselves, their kids, siblings, parents, and other relatives. For years, these parents had […]
For decades, the public perception of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been shaped by the image of a hyperactive and disruptive boy. This has led to a significant gender bias in diagnosis, where countless women and girls who meet criteria for predominantly inattentive presentation of ADHD are consistently overlooked by teachers and clinicians, leading to years […]