“Historically, ADHD was been considered a condition for rambunctious little boys who don’t listen to their teachers. However, that stereotype is based mostly upon myth. Plenty of boys with ADHD don’t disrupt class, and little girls can also have ADHD — as can adults. This stereotype isn’t the only reason little girls often grow into adult women without being diagnosed with ADHD, even when their clinical symptoms should have been clear.”

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“An ADHD Specialist Explains Why Female Symptoms Are Often Ignored By Professionals Until Later In Life” by Dr. Sharon Saline