Signs of ADHD in girls are often different than in boys, which has created a considerable gap in misdiagnoses for years.
“It’s very well known in my field now, in my training, that girls tend to be underdiagnosed with conditions such as ADHD,” said UT Health San Antonio psychiatrist Dr. Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy.
“Oftentimes, these diagnoses require or expect that there may be behavioral difficulties that are often displayed more by boys than by girls,” Robles-Ramamurthy said.That means they have difficulty paying attention, staying organized, and managing their time. However, they are not hyper, like the stereotypical boy bouncing off the walls.
Many women are also being diagnosed later in life and opening up about it on social media. They’re documenting their experiences using hashtags like #ADHDwomen. She explained that undiagnosed disorders, like ADHD, can lead to other issues that complicate the situation.
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