Symptoms of a Dh D

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D h d is three ky areas of hyperactivity in attention and impulsivity. Until relatively recently, we've really thought that a dh d looked like the boys. So we're hunting for the boys, and we were missing the girls. And actually, this is an experience you've had as well, because despite researching this, it took you yourself might have some of these symptoms of a d h d.

It’s estimated that a million women in the UK could have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – but according to the ADHD Foundation, 50–75% of them do not know they have it. Going without a diagnosis can impact someone’s education, employment and physical and mental health. So why are women being left behind? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Jasmine Andersson about her experience of getting a late diagnosis, and Prof Amanda Kirby on why the condition is so often missed in women and girls.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod