ADHD isn't just about not being able to sit still. And it doesn’t only affect kids.
, and poor self-image, as well as mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
There is no single diagnostic test that can confirm an ADHD diagnosis. Doctors may ask patients to complete an array of tests, provide academic or medical records as well as a developmental history, and gather information from a parent or a partner to help identify diagnostic criteria. The diagnosis rates between adult men and women are more balanced. "More women and healthcare providers are also recognizing and becoming aware of how ADHD presents in women," Abecassis explained. "It is also the case that women, less likely to be referred for ADHD evaluation in childhood, may have developed some strategies to manage difficulties but as challenges/role expectations increase, they may have greater trouble coping, which prompts them to seek evaluation.
, which can make treatment more challenging. Abecassis recommends discussing ADHD management options with your HCP because there are a wide range of helpful treatments, and it is never too late to experience their benefits."Inattention in girls and women with ADHD may present as being easily distracted, disorganized, overwhelmed and lacking in effort or motivation," Abecassis said.
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