I've Got a Dh D, and I'm a Doodler.

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We heard from jasmine about how not having this dagnosis meant that she internalized a lot of the negative feelings and criticisms that she got. What are some of the long term consequences of getting a late diagnosis, or not getting one at all? And what do you think is the best way to help those who don't know they have it? Share your thoughts with CNN iReport.

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