Showing posts with label Girls and Boys with ADHD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Girls and Boys with ADHD. Show all posts

Thursday, April 12, 2012

ADHD in Girls vs. Boys

When thinking of ADHD people often picture an overactive disruptive little boy. Many people have asked "Do only boys get ADHD?". The answer is No, ADHD occurs in girls as much as boys. However, boys are three times more likely to be "diagnosed" with ADHD than girls because ADHD in girls may manifest in different ways. This means that girls with ADHD are vastly under diagnosed!