Women often feel misrepresented in workplaces, sports, media, and healthcare, leading to the perception that they must go extra lengths to be acknowledged. A specific concern is the gap in ADHD diagnosis and symptom recognition in women. ADHD manifests differently in men and women. Typically, boys exhibit hyperactive and impulsive behaviors, while girls are more likely to show inattentive symptoms, which are often overlooked. Consequently, ADHD is diagnosed more frequently in boys than girls, despite similar prevalence rates across genders.
ADHD is a disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of symptoms that fall into one or more categories including inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
While ADHD in males is often associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity, females often present with primarily inattentive symptoms, such as difficulty with organization and task management.
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