ADHD in girls can be often overlooked.
Diagnosing ADD and ADHD in Girls by Maureen Connelly and
Girls and ADHD: Are You Missing the Signs? by Caralee Adams, both describe some frequently occurring behaviours that may be helpful to look for.
 |
| Google Image |
Another great book is "Understanding Girls with ADHD" by Nadeau, Littman, & Quinn. So much of what these girls struggle with relate to self-regulatory behaviours. And many of them are diagnosed late as the onset of puberty and hormonal changes can bring it forward. There is also a lot of research around dopamine levels and menstrual cycles - the possible reason why medication isn't always effective for these girls because dopamine levels fluctuate so much! Would love to chat more about this with you, Carla!
ReplyDelete