Understanding The Misdiagnosis of ADHD in Women And Girls

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Understanding The Misdiagnosis of ADHD in Women
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Understanding The Misdiagnosis of ADHD in
Women And Girls  ADHD is a common
neurodevelopmental disorder that usually develops
during childhood. It is characterised by
difficulty in three areas attention,
hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD affects both
genders, however it is often misdiagnosed in
women and girls because of distinct symptom
exhibition. Girls tend to be more
attention-deficient thus the symptoms are usually
overlooked and dont get diagnosed.

• Symptoms 
• The most common symptoms that are shown by girls
  are 
• Difficulty regulating attention 
• Fidgeting 
• Being disorganised 
• Forgetting things frequently 
• Maladaptive daydreaming 
• Hyperactivity (less frequent) 
• Difficulty in socialising 

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• Why is ADHD Overlooked In Girls?
• A number of factors result in the reduced
  Identification of ADHD in girls and women. These
  include presentation of internalizing symptoms
  like inattention or depression instead of
  externalising symptoms like hyperactivity or
  impulsivity. 
• Moreover, girls tend to mask their symptoms and
  compensate with hyperfocus, shyness Societal
  expectations.
• Impact of Late Diagnosis 
• Missed diagnosis of ADHD in girls and women can
  have a significant impact on their overall well
  being contributing to negative conditions like 
• Low self-esteem 
• Academic and Social difficulties 
• Higher rate of developing comorbidities
• Treatment 
• Using gender-specific approaches targeting prime
  symptoms 
• Psychotherapy 
• Stimulant Medication 
• Cognitive and Behavioural Interventions
• CTA
• Schedule your appointment at BrainPower and get
  tailored ADHD treatment with us. We are pleased
  to offer telepsychiatry in the comfort of your
  home.

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