ADHD in girls

Girls are often more likely to:

* Be highly verbal, imaginative, and socially aware.
* Work incredibly hard to hide their difficulties and "keep up" with peers.
* Appear organised and capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed internally.
* Experience significant anxiety alongside ADHD.
* Struggle with perfectionism and fear of making mistakes.
* Daydream, zone out, or become lost in their thoughts rather than appearing overtly hyperactive.
* Have difficulty initiating tasks, managing time, and staying organised despite being academically capable.
* Feel exhausted after school from the effort of masking and meeting expectations.
* Develop low self-confidence as they compare themselves to peers who seem to manage everyday demands more easily.

Because girls are often less disruptive in the classroom, their challenges can be overlooked or attributed to anxiety, personality, emotional sensitivity, or a lack of confidence.

Many girls don't receive support until later in primary school, high school, or even adulthood, when increasing academic, social, and organisational demands begin to exceed the strategies they have been using to cope.

At Spectrum Therapy Australia, we understand the many ways ADHD can present. We look beyond stereotypes to understand your child's unique strengths, challenges, and experiences, helping them build self-understanding, confidence, and strategies that work with their brain.