ADHD in Women: Gender-Specific Symptoms & Treatments (with Ellen Littman, Ph.D.)
ADHD in women remains poorly understood. Women’s presentation of ADHD symptoms contributes to the diagnostic confusion that still leaves many women overlooked or misdiagnosed. The perfect storm of internalized symptoms, hormonal fluctuations, and societal expectations yields a distinct set of stressors. Emotional dysregulation also renders women more reactive than proactive. Trapped beneath the weight of stigma, self-doubt, and shame, they lose confidence in their judgment since it often betrays them. In this hour-long webinar replay from 12/15/20, learn why ADHD is different for women with Ellen Littman, Ph.D. 2:33 Women's current status 4:17 Evolution of our understanding of ADHD 7:11 The Conundrum 8:22 Unique Developmental Trajectory 10:00 Unique Risks 12:14 Diagnostic Challenges 18:18 The Central Role of Hormones 23:09 Treatment Considerations 30:58 Social Difficulties 37:41 Comorbid Issues 39:58 Role of Impulsivity 42:32 Greater Severity of Outcomes 47:06 Treatment considerations Download the slides associated with this webinar here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/a... Related Resources 1. Read This: "That Explains Everything!" Discovering My ADHD in Adulthood https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-w... 2. Self-Test: ADHD Symptoms in Women https://www.additudemag.com/self-test... 3. eBook: "Secrets of the ADHD Brain" https://www.additudemag.com/product/s... Subscribe to the ADDitude YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3d... Visit the ADDitude web site: https://www.additudemag.com Follow ADDitude on Facebook: / additudemag Follow ADDitude on Instagram: / additudemag Follow ADDitude on Twitter: / additudemag

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