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ADHD is under diagnosed in girls and women. Undiagnosed ADHD can create many problems across the lifespan. It is our mission to increase early detection of ADHD in girls, so they don't become women with undiagnosed ADHD.
ADHD is under diagnosed in girls and women. Undiagnosed ADHD can create many problems across the lifespan. It is our mission to increase early detection of ADHD in girls, so they don't become women with undiagnosed ADHD.
Takeaways:
ADHD under diagnosed in women
ADHD under diagnosed in women
Women's symptoms are "unseen" and therefore unmet.
Outcomes of undiagnosed ADHD
Outcomes of undiagnosed ADHD
Undiagnosed ADHD in childhood has dire consequences for adulthood in women.
Policies needed to address gaps
Policies needed to address gaps
While policies are in place to support those diagnosed with ADHD, more needs to be done address the gap between those with symptoms and those with formal diagnoses.
Targeted interventions in schools
Targeted interventions in schools
Increasing training for teachers and school counselors as well as increasing student counseling sessions will help to identify ADHD in girls sooner and provide them with the resources they need.
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