Why ADHD Is Different for Women: Gender-Specific Symptoms & Treatments (with Ellen Littman, Ph.D.)

Women’s presentation of ADHD symptoms contributes to the diagnostic confusion that still leaves many women overlooked or misdiagnosed. The perfect storm of internalized symptoms, hormonal fluctuations, and societal expectations yields a distinct set of stressors. Emotional dysregulation also renders women more reactive than proactive. Trapped beneath the weight of stigma, self-doubt, and shame, they lose confidence in their judgment since it often betrays them.

In this hour-long webinar replay from 12/15/20, learn why ADHD is different for women with Ellen Littman, Ph.D.

2:33 Women's current status
4:17 Evolution of our understanding of ADHD
7:11 The Conundrum
8:22 Unique Developmental Trajectory
10:00 Unique Risks
12:14 Diagnostic Challenges
18:18 The Central Role of Hormones
23:09 Treatment Considerations
30:58 Social Difficulties
37:41 Comorbid Issues
39:58 Role of Impulsivity
42:32 Greater Severity of Outcomes
47:06 Treatment considerations

Download the slides associated with this webinar here:
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Related Resources
1. Read This: "That Explains Everything!" Discovering My ADHD in Adulthood https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-w...
2. Self-Test: ADHD Symptoms in Women
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3. eBook: "Secrets of the ADHD Brain"
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