Screening Young Girls for ADHD

Could you be overlooking your daughter’s ADHD?

Is she daydreamy, messy, forgetful?

BIG EMOTIONS, really sensitive?

Not even a whisper of hyperactivity.

That’s ADHD in some girls.

Screen her for ADHD now without leaving your chair.

Complete your free ADHD in girls checklist

The Risks of Undiagnosed ADHD in Girls

Social Difficulties

Academic Struggles

Inconsistent Performance
Poor Grades Despite Intelligence
Struggles With Staying on Task
Hard Time with Multi-Step Problems
Forgets to Turn in Homework
Organization and Planning Difficulties

Emotional Issues

Displays BIG EMOTIONS
Struggles to Verbalize Feelings
Overreaction to Minor Setbacks
High Rejection Sensitivity
Internalized Feelings of Failure
Poor Self-Esteem

Serious Concerns

Finding an ADHD Provider

What to Ask an ADHD Provider

ADHD FAQ for Parents

Executive Function Checklist

ADHD in Girls Checklist

ADHD Myths and Misconceptions

ADHD is different than kids being kids.

It can be difficult to distinguish between ADHD and normal “kid behavior.” It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out of these behaviors. The symptoms continue, can be severe, and cause difficulty at school, home, or friends.

If you spot just a few signs, or the symptoms appear only in some situations, it’s probably not ADHD. On the other hand, if your daughter shows several signs and symptoms that are present across all situations, it’s time to screen her for ADHD.

Want to learn more about ADHD in girls?

Check out our blog to read about ADHD in girls: from identification and diagnosis to communication tips.

Visit our resource page for more information on ADHD, including handouts, videos, comics, and books.

It's our mission to give all girls with ADHD a fair start in life
by getting them screened before their 8th birthday.