The general public and teachers think boys with ADHD are more likely than girls to have behavioral problems (public: 52% vs 26%; teachers: 36% vs 18%, respectively), while girls with ADHD are ...

Using conventional ANOVAs we hypothesised that boys and girls with ADHD would show greater impairment in all three measurement domains (co-existing symptoms, neuropsychological EF tests ...

Jump to insight Toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children can present different symptoms of ADHD, as can boys and girls. Jump to insight Early diagnosis is pivotal in preventing secondary ...

Some older adults -- those who are already retired or close to it -- are likely deal with ADHD as well. Little research explores ADHD in adult women. Most women get an accurate diagnosis in their ...

ADHD is a common disorder caused by differences in the brain, with key symptoms including inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Girls and women are more likely to have inattention as their ...

ADHD and anger have long been recognized as linked, although anger is not listed as an "official" ADHD symptom. Navigating an ADHD meltdown (yours or someone else's) is challenging—anger generally ...

According to the National Library of Medicine, ADHD symptoms present differently in girls and boys, with girls exhibiting more "internalised" symptoms such as distraction, disorganisation and ...

The rise is down to several factors, including a better understanding of how ADHD affects women and girls, and the fact that its symptoms are proving harder to bear in a distraction-filled world.

Some research suggests the MTHFR gene mutation, linked to conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, may play a role in ADHD’s onset, too. Treatments like folate supplementation may help.

One girl is diagnosed with ADHD for every four boys. In adulthood, the ratio evens out to one to one. I actually had a very emotional conversation with my mom after I was diagnosed, where she actually ...