EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 28 MIN
Think You Know ADHD in Girls? Dr. Stephen Faraone Explains What You're Missing
from FINDtheADHDgirls Podcast · host cynthia hammer
In this powerful interview, Dr. Stephen Faraone — Distinguished Professor, Harvard lecturer, and President of the World Federation on ADHD — joins us to unpack decades of research, persistent myths, and why early treatment can be life-changing for girls with inattentive ADHD.We cover:✅ Why girls are still underdiagnosed✅ Why “quiet” doesn’t mean “okay”✅ The science behind ADHD medications✅ What the research actually says about therapy vs. meds✅ How to advocate for your child (even when schools can't)✅ The danger of misinformation — and how to fight backThis is a must-watch for parents, educators, mental health professionals, and anyone who wants to understand ADHD in girls through an evidence-based lens.🔗 Learn more at FINDtheADHDgirls.org🔗 Explore the science at ADHDevidence.org#ADHDinGirls #ADHDAwareness #InattentiveADHD #ADHDTreatment #MentalHealthMatters #GirlsWithADHD #ADHDMedication #ADHDEducation #ADHDParenting #FINDtheADHDgirlsFind The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHDa fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.orgLearn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD
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In this powerful interview, Dr. Stephen Faraone — Distinguished Professor, Harvard lecturer, and President of the World Federation on ADHD — joins us to unpack decades of research, persistent myths, and why early treatment can be life-changing for girls with inattentive ADHD. We cover: ✅ Why girls are still underdiagnosed ✅ Why “quiet” doesn’t mean “okay” ✅ The science behind ADHD medications ✅ What the research actually says about therapy vs. meds ✅ How to advocate for your child (even when ...
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