WHAT TO LOOK FOR

According to the Center for ADHD Awareness Canada, the following are signs or symptoms of ADHD in girls. It should be noted there are many girls who show the exact same signs as boys, and that these signs listed below are not exclusive to girls:

Inattentive sub-type daydreamers

• Not willing to take risks and easily discouraged

• Shy

• Easily overwhelmed

• May be under active

• Self-blaming

• Anxious and depressed

• Anxiety around school performance

Hyperactive/impulsive sub-type or combined

• Hyperactivity may be expressed in being overtalkative “Chatty Cathy”

• Fidgety

• Bossy

• Risk-taking

• Unable to keep up with workload

Other traits:

• Problems with times of transitions

• Immature

• Unable to read other’s cues

• May not have friends

• Difficulty fitting in