While a diagnosis of childhood ADHD is more common in boys than girls, adult ADHD has a more even 1 to 1 ratio for men and women.
This might be because girls are less likely to have hyperactivity symptoms than boys with ADHD but more inattentive symptoms that aren’t as disruptive. As it interferes with adult goals, a young or mature woman may seek a diagnosis as an adult.
Adult ADHD symptoms
Adults may also have more inattentive symptoms like forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating, while children with ADHD have more hyperactive symptoms.
If you had milder ADHD symptoms during childhood and were not diagnosed, the demands and responsibilities of adult life may intensify your symptoms.
Some symptoms from childhood ADHD can also change in adults. For example, hyperactivity may look like restlessness or getting bored easily and taking unnecessary risks as an adult.
If you are diagnosed with ADHD, you may have been recommended prescription medication by your Doctor as part of your treatment plan.
However, coaching can help you learn life skills to manage your ADHD symptoms.
It can also help address some of the conflicting emotions there may be if you have received your initial diagnosis as an adult rather than a child. Together, we will look at how you can successfully navigate this world of neurodiversity by gaining knowledge and employing key strategies.