From Missed to Seen: Changing the Story for Girls With ADHD | Delivered by Animo Sano Psychiatry

Описание: In this powerful episode, we shine a light on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — girls with ADHD. Many girls are still overlooked or misdiagnosed, their symptoms dismissed as daydreaming, anxiety, or perfectionism. Today, we explore why this happens and how parents, teachers, and clinicians can recognize and support these girls earlier.

In this episode of Thriving with ADHD, host Nada Pupovac is joined by Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and founder of FindtheADHDGirls.org. Together, they explore why ADHD in girls often goes unnoticed, especially when symptoms are internalized or masked.

Cynthia shares personal insights, stories from her nonprofit work, and practical tools for teachers, clinicians, and parents to recognize inattentive ADHD in girls early — before years of misunderstanding and misdiagnosis set in.

You’ll also hear about her free ADHD checklist for girls, her online resource library, and the emotional book Letters to Our Young Selves, featuring reflections from women diagnosed later in life.
“A child with ADHD can be getting very good grades in school and still have ADHD.” — Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or provider, this episode is a must-listen for shifting the narrative and supporting girls with ADHD from the start.

Key Takeaways:
Why girls with ADHD are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed
How internalized symptoms like anxiety and daydreaming are often misunderstood
Subtle classroom behaviors that can signal inattentive ADHD
Free resources available at FindtheADHDGirls.org, including checklists and infographics
How to use Cynthia’s repository as a tool for early detection and advocacy
The impact of late diagnosis and the healing power of shared stories

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