ADHD in girls and women often goes undiagnosed. According to the Centers for Disease Control, boys are 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. One possible reason for the underdiagnosis of girls is that girls with the predominantly inattentive type of ADHD are not disruptive and their behaviors may be seen as more socially acceptable.
It’s easy to quickly sum up Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as solely a problem with attention. Yet, depending on the type of ADHD your child or loved one is diagnosed with, these symptoms might actually vary.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. Surprisingly, over time, this number has increased.
So, what’s going on here? Is ADHD actually being overdiagnosed? What does an “overdiagnosis” mean? In this article, we’re going to dig into all of this.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. That’s why most people consider it a childhood disorder. But it is not only common in children. By some estimates, 2.5% of the adult US population meet criteria for ADHD. That translates to 140 million people!
The adult brain suffering from ADHD is believed to be different from a healthy brain. It’s not about having a bad day but a lifelong experience of non-optimal brain functioning.
Here are 4 ways to recognize ADHD in Adults:
First, creating an area within the home that is dedicated solely to learning will improve the child’s ability to remain focused. Given that inattention is a core feature of ADHD, reducing the potential for distractions within the learning area is crucial…
If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the best things you can do to help manage symptoms is get ample exercise and sleep. Unfortunately, roughly two thirds of those with ADHD report that they are unable to get the suggested 7-9 hours of sleep per night. There are many contributing reasons why those with ADHD have trouble sleeping:
Here are some school accommodation ideas that may be helpful for students with ADHD:
An ADHD Coach establishes daily behaviors which allow an individual to maintain persistence and motivation towards long term future goals, allowing hopes and dreams to become a reality. Here are some ADHD COACHING TIPS:
Going back to school can be a stressful experience for a child with ADHD. Here are some tips to make the transition a little less stressful:
