This course explores how ADHD commonly presents in women and girls and why it is frequently missed, misinterpreted, or diagnosed late. It examines the impact of masking, gendered expectations, and research bias on identification and support, alongside the emotional, sensory, and executive functioning differences often seen in women and girls with ADHD.

By completing this course, participants will demonstrate that they can:

• Understand how ADHD commonly presents differently in women and girls.
• Recognize why in women and girls it is frequently missed, misdiagnosed, or identified later in life.
• Identify the emotional, sensory, and executive functioning challenges associated with ADHD.
• Understand the mental health impact of long-term masking, including on burnout, and self-esteem.
• Apply strengths-based strategies to support women and girls across different life stages.

1. Identify key characteristics of ADHD presentation in women and girls, including masking and co-occurring conditions.
2. Assess how executive functioning and sensory processing differences influence daily functioning in individuals with ADHD.
3. Apply inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support women and girls with ADHD across different life stages.

• 12 minutes: Introduction
  • What is ADHD
  • ADHD Subtypes
  • Co-occurring Conditions
  • ADHD and Autism Link
• 55 minutes: ADHD in Women and Girls
  • Why ADHD is Missed in Girls
  • Masking
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
  • Sexism and ADHD
  • Executive Functioning
  • Proprioception and Sensory Needs
  • Hormones and ADHD
  • Pregnancy and ADHD
  • Hormonal Changes and Coping
  • Managing Periods with ADHD
• 2 minutes: Conclusion and Resources
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