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ADHD Gender Differences
Boys tend to be diagnosed with ADHD more often than girls. The imbalance between ADHD diagnoses among boys and girls may be because girls are more likely to experience the inattentive symptoms of ADHD. One study published in a national journal that included 280 boys and girls with ADHD showed that girls with ADHD were twice as likely as boys with ADHD to be diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD. Instead of running around the room or distracting other students—symptoms more often associated with boys—girls with the inattentive type of ADHD may seem as if they are daydreaming or not listening. The inattentive type symptom is not easily recognized; it can make recognition of ADHD in girls more difficult.
Does My Daughter Have ADHD?
Take a closer look at the symptoms of ADHD.
The symptoms are the same for both girls and boys, but the way girls behave may be different. Watch for clues in your daughter's behavior.
ADHD and Girls—Symptoms
One study surveyed 550 teachers and 346 children with ADHD to find out how they describe the disorder. The answers give clues about recognizing ADHD in girls.
Clue #1: Out-of-Control Talking. Most of the girls with ADHD perceived that they were inappropriately talkative.
Clue #2: Difficulty in Social Situations. Girls reported that they sometimes felt left out of activities with other children.
Clue #3: Inattention. Teachers listed paying “attention in class” as a common problem seen in girls with ADHD.
ADHD is not only limited to boys and girls. It's more than a childhood disorder. Learn about ADHD symptoms in adults.
For a complete list of ADHD symptoms, please click here.
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