ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 78: What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? The Update

Jul 1, 2020

Discover the unique ways ADHD manifests in women, highlighting that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Learn about the complexities of ADHD symptoms, especially in girls who often mask their struggles. Explore the biological roots of ADHD and the impact of trauma, along with the importance of tailored strategies beyond medication. Uncover the strengths like creativity and hyperfocus that come with ADHD, and why smart girls might face greater challenges. Embrace a neurobiological perspective that recognizes the brilliance within ADHD.

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Intro

00:00 • 12min

Understanding ADHD: Its Biological Roots and Impact on Women

12:17 • 7min

Understanding ADHD Symptoms in Women: Characteristics and Criteria

19:12 • 13min

Understanding ADHD in Women: Symptoms and Misdiagnosis

32:10 • 11min

Embracing the Strengths of ADHD in Women

43:39 • 11min

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In Episode 78 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy updates her second most popular podcast episode which is all about what ADHD looks like. She discusses: The fact that there is no cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all formula when we’re talking about ADHD symptoms. That we all have our own individual ADHD puzzle to solve. What ADHD is Why she believes that ADHD is misnamed and is not a disorder The importance of a comprehensive strategy. Medication is not enough. Why does she believe that all ADHD women are brilliant at something? What executive function skills are, What ADHD is not ADHD statistics, The fact that the existence and impact of ADHD has been validated for decades by various medical organizations. How ADHD brains are wired for interest not information.

The role of trauma in ADHD The three subtypes of ADHD, The 18 symptoms the DSM uses to diagnose ADHD, What symptoms look like for hyperactivity/combined-type ADHD, What symptoms look like for inattentive ADHD, What presentation of ADHD is seen most often in girls and women, Why ADHD is often missed in girls, Why smart girls struggle more than girls of average intelligence, The positive side of ADHD, The key to living successfully with ADHD.
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Resources:

DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD
American Psychiatric Association - Symptoms and Diagnosis
How to Prepare to Meet With Your ADHD Doctor, Ep. 40, ADHD for Smart Ass Women
Understanding Girls with ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen Littman and Patricia Quinn

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