ADHD Symptoms in Girls
Many girls who have ADHD are undiagnosed. Often, the warning signs are silent. Once the symptoms finally surface, they can be very disruptive.
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ADHD
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity is a common disorder. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that three to five percent of children have ADHD. Some experts, though, say ADHD may occur in eight to 10 percent of school age children. Some experts believe that children grow out of ADHD, but some doctors question that.
Education
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Education symptoms of ADHD may include having low test scores or being diagnosed with a learning disability.
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Social Effects
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Having ADHD seems to damage girls' social interaction a lot more than boys. Some girls may be super-talkative or called "social butterflies."
Silent ADHD
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Sometimes girls with ADHD will not have many symptoms while young, other than placing great effort into being accepted or succeeding in her studies.
Puberty
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When girls reach puberty, hormones change and may cause remarkable mood swings and disrupting conduct. Girls with ADHD may also experience depression and anxiety at this time.
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