Why can ADHD go unrecognized in women for so long?
In this mini episode of Rethinking ADHD, the conversation explores how masking and compensatory strategies can make ADHD symptoms less visible in women — sometimes from an early age and across different stages of life.
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The discussion looks at why academic or professional success doesn't necessarily rule out ADHD, and how perfectionism, anxiety and the pressure to keep up can sometimes conceal the difficulties a person is experiencing. The speakers also consider how women may reach adulthood or later life without a diagnosis, after their symptoms have been attributed to hormones or other conditions.
The conversation covers the importance of:
The episode highlights why clinicians need to look beyond what is immediately visible, listen carefully to women's experiences and consider the wider context of their symptoms when assessing ADHD.
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