Not just hyper boys: Why girls and women with ADHD go undiagnosed
There is increasing evidence that girls with the disorder are underdiagnosed. And while the symptoms might change over time, ADHD doesn’t just disappear when you reach adulthood. So what does that mean for adult women with the disorder? Sari Solden is an Ann Arbor-based therapist, who has authored books on women with ADHD. Solden has also been diagnosed with ADHD herself.
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Not just hyper boys: Why girls and women with ADHD go undiagnosed