Empowering Minds, Bridging Understanding, Celebrating Neurodiversity: Support for Individuals with ADHD/Autism, Their Families, and Professionals.
There has been a significant increase in ADHD diagnoses among females (NIH, 2022). However, boys are still twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls (CDC, 2024). Experts attribute the increase to diagnostic criteria that encompass inattention rather than hyperactivity. What does that mean for our ladies? Read on!
Women with ADHD are a mystery. Why? They’re quiet. Suffering from within. What can we do for them? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. While it is growing for males (12.9%), only 4.9% of women are diagnosed. This is because females develop better coping skills. Lack of concentration Trouble making friends Distractibility Anxiety/depression Daydreaming Traveling back…