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Is It Just ADHD? When Autism in Girls Hides in Plain Sight If you have a daughter with ADHD and still feel like something doesn’t quite add up, you’re not imagining it. Sometimes, the truth is more complex — and more overlooked — than we realise. Maybe she’s always had intense interests, avoids eye contact, or melts down over tiny changes in
“But she’s so smart…” You’ve probably said that about your daughter. Or thought it. Maybe her teacher has said it. You know she’s bright, so why does she struggle so much with everyday things? When it comes to ADHD girls, intelligence and executive function don’t always develop at the same pace, creating a frustrating gap between what she knows and
Your ADHD daughter is surrounded by dolls and an army of stuffed animals—just like she was 15 minutes ago when you asked her to put her toys away. You close your eyes and take a deep breath. Why is it always like this? Many ADHD girls struggle not because they refuse to listen, but because of executive dysfunction—the brain-based challenges
Helping Your ADHD Daughter Make Friends can feel like an uphill battle when social situations often leave her confused, left out, or misunderstood. Your ADHD daughter may come across as rude or clueless, even when she’s genuinely trying to fit in. Her ADHD affects how she reads the room, picks up on cues, and responds in the moment. She’s often
Even if your daughter is outgoing and friendly, ADHD and social rejection in girls is a real and often hidden issue. Her ADHD can cause her to struggle socially in ways that aren’t always obvious. If it seems like she’s isolated from her classmates or one step behind in social situations, she probably is. Trust your gut. Even girls who
Two years ago, I received a diagnosis that helped me make sense of my life in a way I didn’t know was possible. Like many cases of late ADHD diagnosis in women, my symptoms had long been misinterpreted. At age 14, I was diagnosed with chronic depression and anxiety—again and again. I was prescribed nearly every SSRI under the sun,
Shinrin-yoku, also called nature bathing or forest bathing, started in Japan in the 1980s. It’s accessible, free, and a highly effective ADHD self-regulation tool for your daughter. It doesn’t require a bathing suit—and it’s just outside. So what is it, exactly? Imagine:You’ve discovered a hidden path dappled with sunlight under a canopy of trees. Walking along the trail, you hear the
You’re not imagining things. Your daughter’s ADHD symptoms really do get better after she races around your backyard and dances like a wild thing in the living room. It’s not a coincidence, and it’s not magic. It’s science. Exercise for ADHD girls isn’t just about burning off energy—it helps their brains think, focus, and grow! Not only that, it improves
If you’ve got a kid with ADHD or autism, there’s a good chance you’ve seen what people sometimes call “ADHD rage” or emotional meltdowns. I’ve seen this with my twins, and in my own life growing up. It can seem like we’re being over the top. But it’s not about being dramatic or looking for attention. It’s emotional dysregulation in
When we think of ADHD, what comes to mind? A boy bouncing off the walls, interrupting his teacher, or forgetting his homework for the third time this week? That image fits a certain narrative—but it doesn’t tell the whole story. ADHD in Girls vs Boys often looks very different, especially when it comes to how symptoms show up and who