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ADHD in teenage girls and difficulties that can go unnoticed
ADHD does not look the same in everyone. Some difficulties receive less attention when they do not cause disruptive behaviour, but being quiet, getting good marks or feeling anxious cannot confirm or rule out a diagnosis.
Looking at everyday functioning
It can be useful to know how she organises tasks, follows instructions and keeps up activities in different settings, and how much effort this takes. Information from the teenager, her family and school can offer complementary perspectives. Social expectations should not replace individual observation.
Avoiding conclusions from a checklist
Concentration problems can appear in many different situations. An assessment considers the history of the difficulties, their impact and other possible explanations. Questionnaires can help gather information, but they do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
What to do if you are concerned
Describe concrete examples and how they have developed, without trying to make them fit a label. A professional with suitable training can consider what kind of assessment is needed. A neuropsychological assessment is indicated according to the question that needs to be clarified.
Sources
- NICE. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87).
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diagnosing ADHD.
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