Women and Girls
Women and Girls

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
MARCH 2023

The historical lack of research on and consideration of females with ADHD has contributed to the large number of girls and women who silently struggle. Focusing on ADHD during Women’s History Month presents an opportunity to raise awareness of how ADHD uniquely affects girls and women. It reminds us of the work that still needs to be done to make sure every person who needs help and support receives it.

#ADHD2022 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Women, Executive Function, and Emotional LaborRegina Lark, PhD, examines the connection between women, emotional labor, and executive function. Emotional labor is important to understand because it slams into executive function at home, causing disorganization, clutter, and other issues commonly seen by organizers and coaches.
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Women with ADHD: The More You KnowMichelle Frank, PsyD, gives women with ADHD and service providers the knowledge they need to feel confident navigating issues specific to women with ADHD, including the impact of hormones, eating disorders, relationship challenges, co-occurring conditions, and treatment considerations.

Black Women with ADHD: A Discussion ForumThis discussion, moderated by ADHD coach Inger Shaye Colzie, explores the unique challenges facing Black women who have ADHD.

ADHD in Pregnancy: How ADHD Affects the Experience of Pregnancy, What We Know About Stimulant Use, and Best Tips for an ADHD-Friendly PregnancyRegistered midwife Alix Bacon and ADHD coach Dusty Chipura discuss what the scientific literature tells us about stimulant use during pregnancy, how ADHD may affect pregnant people, and some tips and strategies for having an ADHD-friendly pregnancy.

ADHD in Perinatal WomenAllison Baker, MD, describes the transition to motherhood for women with ADHD, focusing on the early postpartum period, and giving an in-depth perspective on the issues and opportunities involved for perinatal women with ADHD.

Understanding How to Treat Women with ADHD from an Evidential, Clinical PerspectivePhillip Anderton, PhD, and nurse consultant Lisa Mangle discuss emerging outcomes from a large patient population in the United Kingdom that reveal important additions to the understanding of ADHD, particularly that women with ADHD can have much better outcomes from medical treatment when their menstrual cycle is understood and accommodated in their treatment regime.

ARTICLES

Principles for Parenting a Girl with ADHDStephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, explains how parenting practices are essential to changing the trajectory for daughters with ADHD.
Bias About ADHD Leaves Many Women with a Late DiagnosisMisinformation and myths about ADHD often prevent women and girls from receiving timely diagnoses that would help improve their lives.
The Gender Myths (Or “Only Boys Have ADHD”)Ellen Littman, PhD, explains the historical reason behind the myth that only boys have ADHD.
Planning or Hoping for a Pregnancy? Talk About Medication with Your DoctorUnderstanding the potential challenges for a woman with ADHD can help you make decisions that contribute to a more successful pregnancy.

PODCASTS

Women in Midlife and ADHDCarol Robbins, PhD, describes the challenges women face in midlife with ADHD, coping strategies, and the importance of reaching out when help is needed.

WEBINARS

Frenzied, Frazzled and Overwhelmed: The Interaction of Hormones and ADHD in Women in MidlifeCarol Robbins, PhD, helps participants understand the impact of hormones on ADHD, learn strategies to optimize brain functioning, and make lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being.
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Find additional resources at ADHD in Women and Girls and in the Library Catalog of CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD.

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