ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that often begins in childhood and can persist into adolescence and adulthood ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms in women often include difficulty organizing tasks and paying attention to details.Girls with ADHD may be seen as disorganized and ...

Women have so much to think about these days, having to ping-pong from one item to the next across multiple to-do lists, that it can be challenging to think clearly and give full attention to anything ...

Although there are usually signs of ADHD as early as childhood, the disorder is often only diagnosed in adulthood, especially in women. Monique Wüstenhagen/dpa ...

At what age did you first suspect you might have ADHD? For many women, the road to diagnosis is long and filled with questions, misunderstandings, and missed opportunities. ADHD in women is frequently ...

"I spent decades thinking I was just lazy and unmotivated," she tells me, her voice carrying a mix of frustration and relief. "I'd make elaborate to-do lists and planning systems, only to abandon them ...

"It's likely that women are diagnosed later because the symptoms of ADHD manifest themselves differently in men and women. Boys are more likely to be hyperactive or impulsive, and this behavior is ...