54. Masking: Can you hide ADHD? with Ashley and Lauren

Send us Fan MailDr. Elise Fallucco talks with parents and neurodiversity advocates Ashley and Lauren about the concept of 'masking' symptoms in ADHD. They discuss how children, especially girls, consciously or unconsciously camouflage their ADHD symptoms to fit into social norms, and the emotional toll it takes. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Ashley and Lauren reveal how they identified masking in their children and the impact it has on their emotional well-being and self-esteem. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing strengths and the therapeutic value of a diagnosis.00:00 Talk with Parents about Masking of symptoms in ADHD01:25 Masking Symptoms of ADHD02:58 Noticing Behavioral Differences at Home and School04:39 Masking Symptoms at School06:51 Challenges in Diagnosing ADHD09:43 Personal Experiences with ADHD10:51 Struggles with ADHD and Masking12:01 Understanding Executive Functioning Challenges12:49 The Importance of Diagnosis and Labels13:44 ADHD Superpowers in Children Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1