Women with ADHD Have Missed Red Flags That Haunt Us

Women and girls with ADHD often present differently than the typical (male) profile, and are therefore more likely to go undiagnosed. This personal account explores one woman’s discovery that her executive functioning problems have likely stemmed from ADHD. She also shares how we can better identify red flags that may point to larger cognitive and mental health challenges.

The default assumption about ADHD is that it’s what makes little boys disruptive. But it can also make little girls feel like they’ll never be good enough. Statistics have traditionally shown ADHD is more prevalent in males, but recent research suggests this could, in part, be due to misdiagnosis.

SOURCE: The Guardian • AUTHOR: Noelle Faulkner • LAST UPDATED: November 1, 2020