Archive for Women with ADHD
ADHD in Families
Posted by: | CommentsWhen one member of a family has ADD or ADHD, it can have a big impact on ALL members of the family.
And, we know that ADHD is about 80% genetic, so often when one person has ADHD, one or more of the other family members actually have ADHD.
Virtual ADHD Conference
Posted by: | CommentsI was fortunate enough this past summer to attend the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) Conference in Minneapolis. It was 3 days of great ADHD content, from experts who have top knowledge and experience. The sessions were helpful, and so were the discussions in the hall. I learned a lot, and benefited from the experience.
Hyperactive and Aggressive Girls Have Long Term Risks
Posted by: | CommentsA new study was just published which documents that girls who have hyperactivity and aggression in childhood are much more likely to have significant problems in adult life. These problems include: getting into abusive relationships, teenage pregnancies, lack of job prospects and underperforming at school.
Women With ADD Are More Impaired
Posted by: | CommentsAlthough it is accepted that fewer girls are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD than boys (in childhood) – the number is almost equal in adults. New research has demonstrated that women are in fact more impaired with their ADD than the men.
