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AD/HD has been traditionally associated with boys, but the scientific and medical communities now recognize that females can also have AD/HD.
Recent research shows that the actual number of males with AD/HD and females with AD/HD may be the same.
The disorder manifests differently in males and females, which may explain why girls with the disorder are often overlooked.
Delay or lack of appropriate diagnosis and treatment can result in low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, and other mental health implications.
References
Nadeau K. & Quinn, P. (Eds.). (2002). Understanding Women with AD/HD. Silver Spring, MD: Advantage Books.
Other Web Sites:
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TheCenter: A Resource for Women and Girls with AD/HD
TheCenter: A Resource for Women and Girls with AD/HD was founded by Patricia Quinn, M.D. and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. to promote awareness, advocacy, and research on AD/HD in women and girls.