ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
ADHD Crash Course
Ep 101. What ADHD Looks Like in Girls And Why it Matters for Adult Diagnosis
🧠ADHD in Girls: What It Really Looks Like | Real Stories & Insights
📌 What does ADHD look like in girls? Is it different from how it appears in boys? And why does it matter?
In this episode, we dive deep into what ADHD can look like in girls and women—through the lens of eight real-life stories. From emotional regulation issues to sensory processing disorders, we'll uncover how ADHD impacts daily life and relationships and why it can be easy to miss or misinterpret these impacts.
These stories reveal the unique, often overlooked ways ADHD shows up in girls, especially the inattentive type that’s commonly missed in childhood. If you’re an adult woman exploring an ADHD diagnosis, or a parent wondering if your daughter might have ADHD, or a professional who supports neurodivergent individuals, this is for you!
As an ADHD coach and occupational therapist, I’ve worked with countless women who were diagnosed later in life—and their journeys often begin with stories like these.
Understanding ADHD in Girls: Real Life Stories and Insights:
TIME STAMPS
00:00 ADHD and girls
03:44 Ellie
08:42 Natalia
12:43 Meg
16:38 Jessie
20:23 Shreya
22:47 Jada
24:58 Faith
27:59 Lily
31:14 Wrap Up
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