| According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2016, approximately 6.1 million children (9.4%) in the United States had an ADHD diagnosis. The rate of diagnosis is higher for boys at 12.9% than for girls at 5.6%. Researchers note that the difference in the rate of diagnosis between boys and girls is likely due to ADHD presenting differently in girls, which may lead to the condition being underdiagnosed in girls. This article will explain how the symptoms of ADHD in girls vs. boys and when to talk to your healthcare provider. Read |
