ADHD in Girls: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment #adhd

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Tue, 2017-03-07 02:00

As much as 11% of school age and adolescent children in the U.S. have ADHD. There are several types of ADHD: hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, and a combination of the two. Both boys and girls can get ADHD, but it is under reported in girls because their symptoms are not typical to the symptoms in boys.

Girls with ADHD may find it hard to concentrate. They may be unable to focus for long enough to complete a task at home or at school. However, if they find something interesting, they may be completely absorbed by it.
~ Zia Ali

ADHD befalls boys and girls, though symptoms may vary.

Some of the signs and symptoms of ADHD in girls are inattention, hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsivity, and executive malfunctions. The failure to diagnose young girls with ADHD can lead to the development of other conditions in adulthood. The proper diagnosing of girls with this difficulty is the key to proper treatment.

Key Takeaways:

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Approximately 11% of 4-17 year old children in the U.S. have ADHD. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed than girls.
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Typical symptoms in boys and girls are different and may lead to a failure to diagnose girls with ADHD.
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Some symptoms that girls have are inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive malfunctions.
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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315009.php