Girls and ADHD
As I watch my four-year-old daughter play and develop her individual personality, I often wonder, “Will she have symptoms of ADHD like her older sisters?” I question whether her tantrums or her inability to sit still during a movie is indicative of the disorder, or whether she’s simply behaving like an average pre-school aged kid. If she does have ADHD, she’s fortunate because I have a good grasp on the symptoms and know what strategies have worked with her sisters. However, some parents have difficulty finding available help for their daughters, since ADHD in girls is often overlooked. Typically boys … Continue reading