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ADHD is diagnosed more often in boys. However, this does not mean that girls are less affected: their ADHD often presents differently and is more easily overlooked. Here are the main differences. Understanding these differences helps to better identify each child.
In childhood, boys are considerably more often diagnosed than girls. The gap narrows in adulthood, which suggests that many girls are identified late. This late catch-up shows the importance of better identification from childhood.
You will find more details in the article ADHD: how many children are affected in France.
Boys more often show visible restlessness and impulsivity that disrupt the classroom. They are therefore identified earlier. This earlier identification makes it easier to access support.
Our article Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD complements this advice.
Girls more often present an inattentive, low-key form. They often compensate for their difficulties and go unnoticed until the load becomes too heavy. Their difficulties are often attributed to shyness.
To find out more, see ADHD in girls.
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In girls, anxiety and sadness are often to the fore. In boys, behavioural disorders are more often highlighted. These conditions also require support.
These associated conditions can mask ADHD.
The article ADHD and anxiety covers this question in detail.
The image of the boisterous little boy remains strongly associated with ADHD. It leads to ADHD being underestimated in girls, and sometimes to boys’ restlessness being overinterpreted. It is important to move beyond these stereotypes.
This point is explained step by step in Common misconceptions about ADHD.
The diagnostic process is the same for girls and boys. The important thing is to consider ADHD in all its forms. The questionnaires and interviews are the same.
To go further, read our article How to tell whether my child has ADHD.
Support must take into account each child’s profile, their difficulties and their associated conditions, regardless of sex. Every child deserves individual attention.
We detail this point in Treatment of ADHD in children.
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It is more often diagnosed in them, but girls are often identified later. More boys are diagnosed.
Because they more often present an inattentive form and compensate. Girls are identified later.
No, the process is the same. Stereotypes play a role.
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