ADHD in Women & Girls

This session explores how ADHD presents in women and girls and why it is often missed or misunderstood. It looks at masking, internalised traits, and the impact of executive functioning differences.

This session provides a certificate worth 2 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

By completing this CPD session, participants will demonstrate that they can:

• Understand how ADHD commonly presents differently in women and girls.
• Recognise 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.