Girls and Women with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most researched behavioral conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. It is believed to affect females as often as males, but males continue to be referred for and diagnosed with ADHD more often. One possibility for this trend is the fact that males tend to have the Hyperactive/Impulsive subtype more often, whereas females tend to have the less noticeable Inattentive subtype more often. Despite all the existing knowledge about ADHD, many people contact CRG with questions about this diagnosis. Some of these questions are linked to gender differences. Dr. Julie Steck, CRG psychologist, has a webinar on our website about ADHD that discusses gender, age, diagnostic, and treatment issues. Read here to learn about famous and successful females who have ADHD. This “difference” can provide people with tremendous assets if channeled into appropriate lines of work. Developmental pediatrician Dr. Patricia Quinn has done pioneering work in teaching the field about ADHD in girls and women. Watch her webinar to learn more about this important topic. Finally, the Edge Foundation is dedicated to providing life coaching services to students with ADHD. Their website just posted information about how to identify girls and women who may have ADHD. Read here for gender-based differences that may help you or someone you know.