What We're About...

Giving all girls with ADHD a fair start in life by getting them screened before their 8th birthday

Why it matters:

  • Helps ADHD girls reach their full potential by providing tools and support.
  • Improves her communication skills and relationships.
  • Provides an understanding of why some tasks are very difficult for her.
  • Increases her self-esteem and lessens the risk/severity of other mental conditions.
  • More opportunities for her to learn emotional regulation and coping skills.
  • Empowers you to advocate for your daughter and get her the help she needs.
     

Hi! I’m FINDtheADHDgirls Founder, Cynthia Hammer

Cynthia Hammer Author Of Living With Inattentive ADHD, Climbing the Circular Staircase of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

I don't want any ADHD girls to feel as different or alone as I did

As a young girl, I always felt different, but I could never understand why. My parents were so concerned I was “unusual” they send me for a hospital evalution. It was the 1950’s and the understanding of ADHD was practically non-existent. 

Fast-forward to age 49, when I was finally diagnosed with ADHD. The doctor told me I was going to have a totally new life—and I did. Now, age 80—I’m on a mission. Over 70 years later, little has changed. ADHD in girls is still missed way too often. I started FINDtheADHDgirls to make sure girls with ADHD get noticed, screened, and helped. 

Meet the Honorary Partners of FINDtheADHDgirls

Our honorary partners are women of influence in the world of ADHD who support our mission. Here, we thank them and recognize them for the differences they continue to make for women and girls with ADHD. Click on their pictures to learn more about their contributions to ADHD awareness, education, and support.

Amanda Kirby, Mbbs
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Terry Matlen, LCSW
Katherine Ellison, Author
Prof. J.J. Sandra Kooij, MD
Sandra Kooij, MD

We celebrate the Committed Partners of FINDtheADHDgirls for 2025

Our Committed Partners are women of influence in the ADHD world who accepted our invitation to use their platforms to work towards a fairer start in life for girls with ADHD. 

Katy Weber, Health Coach​

Katy Weber is an ADHD advocate, certified coach, and founder of Women & ADHD, an education & advocacy hub for women and adults socialized as girls. She is also the host and producer of the popular Women & ADHD podcast, which is currently ranked among the top 0.5% of all podcasts worldwide.   

Dulce Vasquez, MPP, UCLA

Dulce Vasquez is an educator, education advocate, and passionate community leader. She creates content on politics, fashion, travel, mental health, and being Latina. She first jumped into the political arena as an LA Times endorsed candidate for Los Angeles City Council in 2022.

Mary Anne RIchey, Psychologist, M.Ed.

Mary Anne Richey, MSW is the author of Raising Boys with ADHD and Raising Girls with ADHD (2nd editions) and co-author of five books on ADHD. She evaluates children with learning disabilities and giftedness in Palm Beach County, FL, consults with parents, and speaks on ADHD locally and nationally.

Gilly Kahn, ADHD Coach. PCC, ACAC. BA
Gilly Kahn, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodiversity and emotional regulation. Based in Atlanta, she provides therapy, blogs for ADDitude Magazine, and advocates for women’s health. She is also writing her debut book, Allow Me to Interrupt, on the emotional side of women’s ADHD.
Diann Wingert, MSW, LCSW
Diann Wingert is a former psychotherapist and serial business owner who helps solopreneurs & professionals balance passion, purpose, & profit and leverage ADHD as a business asset. She hosts the ADHD-ish Podcast, is a practicing Buddhist, and loves strong coffee, rescue dogs, and laughing out loud.
Jill Linkoff, M.A., Ph.D.

Jill Linkoff, PCC, ACAC, empowers professionals to transform ADHD challenges into strengths. Diagnosed later in life, she founded an ADHD Women’s Support Group to build community and foster resilience, while using neuroscience-based strategies to help clients achieve extraordinary success.

Jami Demuth, MAT
Jami Demuth is the coordinator of CHADD’s Midwest Regional Center and health information team manager at CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD. She holds an M.A. in Teaching from Drake University and is a freelance writer focusing on ADHD and parenting, with work in HuffPost, Scary Mommy, and more.
Katherine Sanders, ADHD Coach
Katherine Sanders supports late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic women to reclaim autonomy, simplify life, and thrive in alignment with their unique strengths. Blending neuroscience, positive psychology, and lived experience, she helps create sustainable, values-driven systems.
Liz Adams, PhD, LP, ABPP-CN
Dr. Adams is a board-certified neuropsychologist with 17 years of professional experience. She specializes in providing assessments for children and adults with learning differences such as ADHD and dyslexia, among others. Dr. Adams is especially passionate about identifying ADHD in girls and women.
Cheryl Susman, ADHD Coach, MBA, MA
As a mom of three kids with ADHD, I understand the chaos and challenges of balancing family, work, and self-care. Discovering ADHD coaching transformed my life and inspired me to empower individuals and families to embrace neurodivergence and thrive with confidence.
Katherine Lizardo, Lawyer
A thriving ADHD Mom of two, TEDx speaker, and lawyer Katherine Lizardo, Esq., founded ADHD Life Simplified to help moms embrace their ADHD with compassion. Through science, law, and life lessons, she inspires moms worldwide to simplify and thrive.
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC is a parenting, neurodiversity, and coaching expert. Co-founder of ImpactParents (formerly ImpactADHD®), she has empowered parents of complex kids since 2011. She co-hosts the Parenting with Impact Podcast and co-authored Parenting ADHD Now! and The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids.
Diane Dempster, CPC, PCC
Diane Dempster, PCC, MHSA is a parenting and neurodiversity expert, co-founder of ImpactParents, and advocate for inclusive coach training. She co-hosts the Parenting with Impact Podcast and co-authored Parenting ADHD Now! and The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids, helping parents foster independence and success.

We celebrate the Committed Partners of FINDtheADHDgirls for 2025

Our Committed Partners are women of influence in the ADHD world who accepted our invitation to use their platforms to work towards a fairer start in life for girls with ADHD. 

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