How is ADHD different for women and girls? #shorts

It turns out not all ADHD symptoms are created equal. While boys have more overt symptoms like hyperactivity and impulsivity, girls’ symptoms are often more internal, like a lack of focus or disorganization. This can lead to girls being underdiagnosed for ADHD compared to their male peers. “The symptoms that girls often experience aren't leading teachers to call home. Those are not the things that are leading teachers to express concerns,” said Dr. Julia Schechter, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the Duke University School of Medicine, who runs the Duke Center for Girls an…