Adhd in girls

This post contains affiliate links. My friends at The Inclusive Class posted the following visual on Facebook: It resonated, but I found myself thinking much more about stereotypes than disabilities. You’ve done it, haven’t you? Referred to girls as “chatty”, categorized their behavior as “drama” or blamed the way she is acting on “hormones”? I certainly have. And there may well be truth to each of those descriptions. But we do our children a disservice when we simply use stereotypes to…

When you have a child with ADHD you need to work with the child's teachers to ensure that their educational needs are met. There are requirements that public schools must meet, but you must ask.

“How to help an ADHD Student - or - things you can use yourself to study. I’m only a girl with ADHD myself and not an Expert, but I hope it helps! #adhs #comics #tdah #neurodiversity”

Girls with ADHD are misunderstood and under-diagnosed compared to boys who often present more noticeable symptoms of hyperactivity or disruptive behaviour.

In order to be diagnosed with ADHD by a professional, the ADHD symptoms must have persisted for at least six months and have been present before the age of 12 years according to the DSM-5.

“Let’s stop the stereotypes and shame. #adhd, #breakingstereotypes, #startslaura, #laurastarts, #lunagaiaorg, #lunagaiaorg”

Does your daughter have ADD/ADHD? Here are 12 signs to look out for. #ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a hidden disorder in girls. It is often diagnosed and seen as a boy disorder because of the hyperactivity its symptoms can cause. But there is another side to the disorder that gets ignored, inattention. This is the type of ADHD that often presents itself in girls. Because of this, many girls are left undiagnosed as the symptoms they show are not seen as the “classic” ADHD symptoms. And if a girl does present the classic ADHD symptoms, she is…

ADHD or the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental health condition that affects adults and children alike. An individual with ADHD finds it hard to pay attention to a specific task. …

Skin Picking can be experienced by an ADHD person due to stress, impulsivity, or inattentive symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about ADHD & skin picking, which is medically referred to as dermatillomania.